Study: Stressful Pregnancy Could Reduce Chances Of Having Boy

(CBS Local) — Physical or mental stress during pregnancy may determine the baby’s gender, according to a study published Monday.
The National Academy of Sciences study found fewer boys were born to stressed out moms-to-be. Male fetuses are more vulnerable and long term stress could pay a role in pregnancies, the report’s lead author said.
“The womb is an influential first home,” said lead author Catherine Monk, director of the women’s mental health program in