Carrying a boy: unexpected health benefits for the mother

Pregnancy is a time when the mom-to-be and the baby in her womb are intimately connected. But research shows that this connection may be much deeper than we previously thought. In fact, scientists have found that being pregnant with a boy can have particular health benefits for the mother.

The research found that embryo cell DNA can persist in the mother's body for decades after delivery. It turned out that about two-thirds of women who gave birth to sons had their sons' DNA in various tissues in their bodies. This phenomenon, called microchimerism, may have important effects on maternal health.

Microchimerism, according to scientists, may play a key role in boosting a woman's immunity and helping to fight various diseases such as breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and others. This effect is explained by the fact that the baby's cells, "infiltrating" into the mother's body, can stimulate her immune system.

These findings have piqued the interest of scientists who are trying to understand why women tend to live longer than men. The findings may help solve this mystery of humanity and shed light on the relationship between motherhood and longevity.

Thus, pregnancy with a boy may have unexpected health benefits for the mother, due to the deep connection between maternal and child bodies, which has a positive effect on the immune system and may protect against certain diseases.

These findings open new horizons in understanding the relationship between motherhood and health, and may help to develop new methods for prevention and treatment of a number of diseases based on understanding the mechanisms of microchimerism and its effects on a woman's body.