Blessing Shehecheyanu on a Daughter During the Three Weeks
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Question
With God's help, I am expecting a daughter to be born in the coming days. Will it be permissible for me to look at her immediately when she is born, or will I need to wait until Shabbat, since if I see her, I will need to recite the blessing of Shehecheyanu?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
There is no reason to refrain from looking at her on weekdays, and when you see her, recite the blessing of Shehecheyanu.
Try to ensure that your wife hears you recite the blessing, so she can also fulfill the obligation of the blessing.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 551, Seif 17, and Mishnah Berurah, Sif Katan 100.