Baby Dust: Understanding the Concept of Conception

Baby dust is a term often used colloquially to refer to the practice of trying to conceive a child.
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What is the babydust method?

The Babydust Method is based on differences between male (Y) sperm and female (X) sperm. "Studies have shown that male sperm mature first, then die off, and then the female sperm mature and die off," says Taylor.

What is baby dust?

Baby dust is a term used to covey good luck to an individual who is trying to conceive a child. It is a term that can be found on infertility and trying to conceive message boards and discussion groups that often attempts to communicate understanding and a desire that there could be something more profound to say or offer someone who is hurting.

How does babydust work?

Taylor told Newsweek that the Babydust method relies on factors that may affect whether an X chromosome or Y chromosome sperm fertilizes an egg. The three key components are timing, frequency and, most importantly, monitoring your luteinizing hormone (LH) levels, she added. "I was my own first test subject," Taylor said.

What is the babydust method group forum?

The Babydust Method Group Forum is the ideal place for you to connect with other women who are going through the same thing you are– trying to conceive a girl or a boy. You can chat about the specifics about conceiving the sex of your choice, testing, charting, success stories, and more!

Does the babydust method really work?

According to Dr. Rahman, the Babydust method “simply gives you a 50/50 chance,” adding that you have “the same chance of getting a boy or girl as you would if you had sex on any day in the fertility window.” The creator behind the Babydust method is microbiologist Kathryn Taylor.

Does the babydust method work before ovulation?

Pre-empting your ovulation date, the Babydust method then suggests that having sexual intercourse a certain number of days prior to ovulation will help to conceive either a girl or a boy! Is the Babydust Method Effective?

Who invented babydust?

The creator behind the Babydust method is microbiologist Kathryn Taylor. Taylor’s scientific background and keen interest in biology (a BS in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA) led her to become fascinated by the variables affecting whether an X or Y sperm fertilizes an egg.

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