Dr.Spouse on Instagram: "What your baby really gets from Dad. Before we get started — follow, save, and share this with a new or expecting parent who’ll love it. Ever wonder which traits your little one is likely to get from their dad? Even though you carry the baby, Dad’s DNA plays a powerful role in shaping how your baby looks, grows, and even laughs. Here are 8 surprising things your baby might inherit from Dad 👇 1. Gender Dad’s sperm determines whether baby gets an X or Y chromosome — which