It is a known fact that pregnancy is God’s best gift to womanhood. Every woman wants to get pregnant at some point in her life. Pregnancy itself brings with it lots of happiness as well as excitement. But as per my experience, the most anxious and exciting period is that particular time span when you just want to know whether you are pregnant or not. Each passing day just adds to your anxiety and excitement. And when the time comes, you cannot control yourself to do the test and at that time you need a pregnancy tester to confirm that you are pregnant.
More so, pregnancy is not a new phenomenon. Women have been getting pregnant and giving birth for over six-thousands years, and it is almost a certainty that they have been trying for the same length of time to find ways of confirming their pregnancy in its early stages. The options of visiting a doctor or buying an over-the-counter pregnancy test from a pharmacy were not available to the ancestors of modern women. They relied on what is now called a DIY pregnancy test, and their traditional methods can still be used today.
The function of hormone hCG in homemade pregnancy tests
Pregnancy tests administered by a doctor or bought at a pharmacy are looking for the presence of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a woman’s urine. This hormone is made by cells working to form the placenta, which protects and nourishes the fertilized egg after it has become attached to the wall of the uterus. Homemade pregnancy tests – except for the oldest one of all, the observation of the natural physical signs of pregnancy – are also trying to detect the occurrence of hCG in a woman’s urine.
Pregnancy tests administered by a doctor or bought at a pharmacy are looking for the presence of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a woman’s urine. This hormone is made by cells working to form the placenta, which protects and nourishes the fertilized egg after it has become attached to the wall of the uterus. Homemade pregnancy tests – except for the oldest one of all, the observation of the natural physical signs of pregnancy – are also trying to detect the occurrence of hCG in a woman’s urine.
If you experience a mix of these symptoms, it may be time for a pregnancy test:
*A missed period: Missing your period is the number one sign of pregnancy. Many women get late periods sometimes, but if you don’t get back it after a week or two, there’s a chance you might be pregnant.
*Morning sickness: Nausea with or without vomiting on a regular basis is a clear sign of pregnancy. This is caused by the sudden change in your hormones. Morning sickness can begin as early as three weeks after conception, according to the Mayo Clinic , so it’s one of the first signs to look out for.
*Tender or swollen breasts: The imbalance in your hormones can cause your breasts to feel fuller, sore, and tender.
*Fatigue: The hormonal changes can also make you feel sleepy and tired more often.
*Food cravings : You might feel intense urges to eat certain foods. If this happens regularly and it’s accompanied by any of the other symptoms mentioned above, it’s a good sign of pregnancy.
*Higher body temperature
*Increased frequency to pass urine, etc.
How To Increase The Accuracy Of Homemade Pregnancy Tests
To make sure you get accurate results from your tests, always do the following:
*Use only a sample of your morning urine. The first urine after waking up will be more concentrated, which makes it easier for the tests to detect hCG. Store your sample in a plastic cup with a lid.
To make sure you get accurate results from your tests, always do the following:
*Use only a sample of your morning urine. The first urine after waking up will be more concentrated, which makes it easier for the tests to detect hCG. Store your sample in a plastic cup with a lid.
*Use the same amount (or more) of urine as the substance you’re using as a test. Too little urine could create confusing results.
*Wait for a minimum of 5-10 minutes before deciding the outcome of the test. The chemical reaction to confirm your pregnancy may take longer than you expect.
*Repeat the pregnancy test if necessary to make sure the reaction is the same.
Don’t rely on just one pregnancy test. Try several tests and compare the results to confirm the outcome.
Don’t rely on just one pregnancy test. Try several tests and compare the results to confirm the outcome.
1. Homemade Pregnancy Test with Sugar
This test is considered as one of the most reliable and easiest of the DIY pregnancy testers. It is a common kitchen ingredient, which makes a cost-effective homemade pregnancy tester. This pregnancy test was mostly used in the earlier days.
Things you need
Sugar – 1 tbsp
This test is considered as one of the most reliable and easiest of the DIY pregnancy testers. It is a common kitchen ingredient, which makes a cost-effective homemade pregnancy tester. This pregnancy test was mostly used in the earlier days.
Things you need
Sugar – 1 tbsp
Bowl – 1
Urine – 3 tbsp
Things you need to do
1. When you get up in the first thing you need to do is to collect your urine in a bowl.
1. When you get up in the first thing you need to do is to collect your urine in a bowl.
2. Now take 1 tbsp of sugar in a bowl.
3. Pour approx. 1 tbsp of urine on the sugar in the bowl.
4. Wait for few minutes to observe the reaction of sugar in the urine.
5. If you find that the sugar has dissolved in the urine that means that you are not pregnant.
6. If you find that the sugar has clumped up in the urine, then the result is positive and you are pregnant.
7. The presence of the hCG hormone in the urine does not allow the sugar to get dissolved in the urine.
Note: Follow this process in the morning after you get up from the bed to get more accurate result.
2. Toothpaste to Test Your Pregnancy
Another homemade pregnancy test can be done with the help of toothpaste. It is an easily found ingredient for this test. A small amount of toothpaste can take your excitement to another level in few minutes.
Things you need
Plain toothpaste – A small amount.
Another homemade pregnancy test can be done with the help of toothpaste. It is an easily found ingredient for this test. A small amount of toothpaste can take your excitement to another level in few minutes.
Things you need
Plain toothpaste – A small amount.
Urine – as per the quantity of the toothpaste.
A small bowl.
Things you need to do
1. Take a small amount of toothpaste in a bowl.
1. Take a small amount of toothpaste in a bowl.
2. Add the urine to the toothpaste.
3. The toothpaste may turn blue or may become frothy, which means that the result is positive.
Note: This pregnancy test may not always give you correct results as the toothpaste becomes frothy even after coming in contact with the urine of a woman who is not pregnant. So do not completely rely on this toothpaste homemade pregnancy test.
According to Check Pregnancy , the toothpaste might not turn blue even if you’re pregnant. This will depend on the brand of toothpaste you buy.
3. Vinegar Pregnancy Test
Vinegar is also a commonly found kitchen ingredient that you can use to confirm your pregnancy.
Things you need
White vinegar - ½ cup
Vinegar is also a commonly found kitchen ingredient that you can use to confirm your pregnancy.
Things you need
White vinegar - ½ cup
Urine – ½ cup
A small bowl
Things you need to do
1. Take white vinegar in a bowl.
Things you need to do
1. Take white vinegar in a bowl.
2. Pour the urine that is collected in the morning on the vinegar.
3. So here if the color changes, then you are pregnant and if it does not change the color, then the result is negative and you are not pregnant.
4. Mustard Powder to Detect Pregnancy
Mustard powder, which is a common ingredient, can help you to know whether you are pregnant or not. This homemade pregnancy test can be taken when you miss your period.
Things you need
Fresh mustard powder – 1 bowl
Mustard powder, which is a common ingredient, can help you to know whether you are pregnant or not. This homemade pregnancy test can be taken when you miss your period.
Things you need
Fresh mustard powder – 1 bowl
Hot water – a bathtub
Things you need to do
1. Take a bathtub of hot water.
1. Take a bathtub of hot water.
2. Add 1 bowl of mustard powder to it.
3. Stir it well with the help of your hand.
4. Now soak yourself in this water for 40 minutes.
5. After 1 or two days if you do not get your period, then it is confirmed that you are pregnant.
5. Tuna Juice and Vinegar Pregnancy Test
This is also one of the easiest homemade pregnancy tests that confirm your pregnancy.
Things you need
Tuna juice- ¼ cup
This is also one of the easiest homemade pregnancy tests that confirm your pregnancy.
Things you need
Tuna juice- ¼ cup
Vinegar – ¼ cup
Urine – 1/2 cup
A small bowl
Things we need to do
1. Take ¼ cup each of tuna juice and vinegar in a bowl, and mix well.
Things we need to do
1. Take ¼ cup each of tuna juice and vinegar in a bowl, and mix well.
2. Now pour the urine to the mixture.
3. Observe for few minutes to notice the change of color.
4. If the mixture changes color to orange-yellowish, then you are not pregnant, but if the mixture becomes slight green, then that means that you are pregnant.
6. Pregnancy Test Using Bleach
Apart from whitening the clothes, this beach can be used to confirm your pregnancy. Many women use this method to detect their pregnancy.
Things you need
Bleach – 2 tbsp
Apart from whitening the clothes, this beach can be used to confirm your pregnancy. Many women use this method to detect their pregnancy.
Things you need
Bleach – 2 tbsp
Urine – 2 tbsp
A small bowl
Things we need to do
1. Take together both the bleach and urine in a bowl.
Things we need to do
1. Take together both the bleach and urine in a bowl.
2. Now, if you notice that it is forming foam, then you are pregnant.
3. If there is no foam, then it means that it is negative and you are not pregnant.
Note: Be in an open place while mixing the bleach in the urine. Otherwise, if inhaled, it may cause damage to your health.
Note: Be in an open place while mixing the bleach in the urine. Otherwise, if inhaled, it may cause damage to your health.
7. Baking Soda Pregnancy Test
Baking soda, which is also a common kitchen ingredient, gives 70% accurate result regarding your pregnancy. You can do this test at home before going to the doctor for final confirmation.
Things you need
Baking soda – 2 tbsp
Baking soda, which is also a common kitchen ingredient, gives 70% accurate result regarding your pregnancy. You can do this test at home before going to the doctor for final confirmation.
Things you need
Baking soda – 2 tbsp
Urine – 1 tbsp
Things you need to do
1. Take the baking soda in a clean bowl.
1. Take the baking soda in a clean bowl.
2. Add the urine sample to the baking soda and wait for few minutes.
3. It will result in fizzles that you usually see while opening the soda bottle.
4. This means that you are pregnant and your journey towards motherhood has started.
5. And if the baking soda does not react in the urine, that means that the result is negative and you try it next time.
8. Dandelion Leaves to Test Your Pregnancy
You can also use dandelion leaves to confirm your journey towards motherhood.
Things you need
Dandelion leaves – 3 to 4
You can also use dandelion leaves to confirm your journey towards motherhood.
Things you need
Dandelion leaves – 3 to 4
Urine – half a bowl
Things you need to do
1. Take the dandelion leaves and put these in a bowl (keep away the leaves from direct sunlight).
1. Take the dandelion leaves and put these in a bowl (keep away the leaves from direct sunlight).
2. Pour the urine sample on the leaves and wait for few minutes (ensure that the leaves are fully immersed in the urine).
3. Now check and if you find red bumps on the leaves then it clearly indicates that you are pregnant.
4. If there are no red bumps on the leaves, then the result is negative.
9. Pine Sol Pregnancy Test
Can you even think of this house cleaning agent to confirm your pregnancy? Yes, it does.
Can you even think of this house cleaning agent to confirm your pregnancy? Yes, it does.
Pine sol that contains pine oil is commonly found in your home
Things you need
Pine sol – 2 tbsp
Things you need
Pine sol – 2 tbsp
Urine – 2 tbsp
Things you need to do
1. Take both the pine sol and urine in a bowl and mix together.
1. Take both the pine sol and urine in a bowl and mix together.
2. If it changes the color, then it confirms your pregnancy.
3. And if it does not change the color, then it means that you are not pregnant.
10.Soap Pregnancy Test
The soap test is probably the easiest on this list. A piece of soap can help you determine whether there’s hCG in your urine simply by frothing or making bubbles.
The soap test is probably the easiest on this list. A piece of soap can help you determine whether there’s hCG in your urine simply by frothing or making bubbles.
If the soap begins to froth or form bubbles when it comes in contact with your urine, it’s very likely you’re pregnant.
If you can’t see any bubbles or frothing in the soap, then you’re not pregnant. What you need :
1 small piece of soap
If you can’t see any bubbles or frothing in the soap, then you’re not pregnant. What you need :
1 small piece of soap
2 tablespoons of morning urine sample
A plastic cup
Positive sign :
Frothing or foaming.
Frothing or foaming.
Method :
Place the piece of soap in the cup.
Place the piece of soap in the cup.
Add the urine to the cup.
Wait for 2-5 minutes.
Negative sign :
No reaction.
No reaction.
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