The Perfectly Imperfect Guide to What Your Future Child Will Look Like : Secret Life Of Mom

“Have you ever wondered what your child will look like? Will they have your partner’s blue eyes, or your thick, curly hair? It all comes down to genes, and while we know more than we used to, scientists still don’t fully understand how genes work. Predicting your newborn’s appearance with 100% accuracy is impossible. We receive half of our genes from each parent, but not all genes are a perfect blend. Some are dominant, others are recessive. Dominant traits include dark hair, curly hair, freckles, and almond-shaped eyes. Recessive traits include blonde or red hair, straight hair, round eyes, and left-handedness. When considering eye color, it’s important to understand that it is a polygenetic trait. Furthermore, other factors such as exposure to light and changes during puberty can impact gene expression. It’s also important to note that your child’s physical traits can skip generations due to genetic drift, natural selection, or incomplete dominance. Despite our understanding of genetics, it remains a guessing game. No matter what they inherit from you and your partner, one thing is certain – your child is going to be beautiful.”