Mothers negatively affected by having three daughters and no sons, study shows

Research also suggests parents who have two children of same sex are more likely to try for third than those with one of each sex

Cinderella may have had an evil stepmother and a pair of ugly stepsisters to contend with. But the next time you settle down to the fairytale, spare a thought for parents with three daughters under the same roof.

Having three daughters and no sons can lead to a minor dent in mothers' wellbeing that can take a whole decade to pass, according to researchers.