Blessing on the Birth of a Son and Daughter
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Question
Hello, What is the custom among Ashkenazim for blessing someone on the birth of a son? And for a daughter?
Answer
Hello
On the birth of a male child, the blessing "Hatov Vehametiv" is recited.
On the birth of a female child, the blessing "Shehecheyanu" is recited when seeing her for the first time.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 223, Seif 1. Mishnah Berurah, there, Seif Katan 3.
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