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Stressed mothers twice as likely to give birth to a girl
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/04Did you know stressed mothers are twice as likely to have a girl? This fascinating episode dives into the science behind prenatal stress and its surprising effects on the sex ratio, exploring the 'fragile male study' and the 'returning soldier effect'. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to psychology and population studies while enjoying some pregnancy humor!
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struggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
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UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
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US / dɪˈbet/
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UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
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US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
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UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
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More panic
US /ˈpænɪk/
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UK /'pænɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
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