Is it true that girl babies have a better chance of survival than boys when born pre-term?

I saw an answer to another question earlier which seemed to imply that girl babies have a better chance of survival than boys if born prematurely. Is there any truth to this, and if so, why is that? What about girls makes it more likely for them to survive outside the womb?Is it true that girl babies have a better chance of survival than boys when born pre-term?
I read this somewhere. I don't remember where but it makes sense. Girls mature faster in general, why wouldn't it start in the womb?Is it true that girl babies have a better chance of survival than boys when born pre-term?
Im really not sure if thats ture of not but listen to this... My sister was pregnant with triplets two boys and one girl... They came at 26 weeks heres there weights, 1 pound 15 ounces. 2 pounds 5 ounces and 2 pounds 10 ounces..... The smallest one is a boy and he had to undergo surgery where they had to take out most of his intestines. these babys are now 9 months old and almost walking the biggest one now weighs 20lbs tell me they arent special but they survived.......
Girls definitely have a higher survival rate if born prematurely. It has to do with the development of the lungs. It takes a little longer for boys' lungs to develop than girls.
i have heard that girls are more sturdy than boys - i read it in a maternity book i think





a girl born in winter will be more sturdy than a boy born in winter - as in she wont be so affected by the cold weather!
Yes,I was told this by the doctor when my son was born 6wks early.He had to spend 10 days in nicu,but he is ok.He is now 7yrs and doing good.He gets sick often but nothing real bad,although he had to have his tonsils removed.
its because girls mature faster even in the womb