This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
Are you wondering if you're pregnant? Before rushing to the doctor, you can try these 10 DIY pregnancy tests at home. They're perfectly safe and can give you an idea of whether you're expecting or not.
Published on August 30, 2019, these tests are easy to try and can be done with household items. From sugar to toothpaste, we've got you covered.
1. Sugar Pregnancy Test ¶
Put one tablespoon of sugar in a bowl and pour one tablespoon of your collected urine sample on the sugar. Wait and watch.
Positive Sign: The sugar won't dissolve, and you'll notice clumps forming. This is a clear sign of pregnancy.
Negative Sign: If the sugar readily dissolves, it means there's no pregnancy.
2. Toothpaste Pregnancy Test ¶
Place two tablespoons of white toothpaste in a bowl, add a tablespoon of your urine sample, and wait and observe.
Positive Sign: The toothpaste will change color and may turn frothy. This is a sign of pregnancy.
Negative Sign: If there's no reaction, it means there's no pregnancy.
Caution: This test has some drawbacks, including no prescribed guidelines for urine quantity and varying reaction times.
3. Soap Pregnancy Test ¶
Place the soap in a bowl, pour two tablespoons of urine on the soap, and observe.
Positive Sign: If the soap froths and bubbles appear, it's likely you're pregnant.
Negative Sign: If there's no reaction, it means there's no pregnancy.
4. Shampoo Pregnancy Test ¶
Put two drops of shampoo in a clean bowl, add some water to form a soapy solution, whisk gently, and add a few drops of your urine sample.
Positive Sign: If the shampoo solution froths or forms bubbles, it's a sign of pregnancy.
Negative Sign: If there's no reaction, it means there's no pregnancy.
Caution: Mixing shampoo and water can be tricky, and frothing can interfere with the results.
5. Salt Pregnancy Test ¶
Pour some urine sample in a glass, add a pinch or two of salt, and observe for at least three minutes.
Positive Sign: If the salt reacts with the urine, you'll notice creamy white clumps forming. This is a definite sign of pregnancy.
Negative Sign: If there's no reaction, the result is negative.
6. Vinegar Pregnancy Test ¶
Pour some vinegar into a glass, add the urine sample, let the solution mix for 5 minutes, and observe the results.
Positive Sign: Any change in the color of the vinegar is an indication of pregnancy.
Negative Sign: If there's no visible change in the color, it means no pregnancy.
Caution: Pour the urine sample slowly into the vinegar to avoid frothing, which can affect the accuracy of the test.
7. Bleaching Powder Pregnancy Test ¶
Add bleaching powder to a glass, pour the urine sample in, and observe.
Positive Sign: If there's an immediate reaction with a fizzing sound and lots of bubbles and froth, it's a strong indication of pregnancy.
Negative Sign: If the solution settles with no significant amount of bubbles, there's no pregnancy.
Caution: Fumes produced by the reaction of urine and bleaching powder are toxic, so keep a safe distance.
8. Baking Soda Pregnancy Test ¶
Put some baking soda in a bowl, pour the urine samples over it, and observe.
Positive Sign: If there's a reaction with lots of bubbles and fizz, you're pregnant.
Negative Sign: If there are very few bubbles, there's no pregnancy.
Caution: This test is relatively safe, and the reaction of baking soda with urine won't produce any harmful gases.
9. Storing Urine Pregnancy Test ¶
Collect a sample of the first urine in the morning in a glass jar and let it stand for a day.
Positive Sign: If you observe a thin film or layer on the surface of the sample after 24 hours, there's a strong likelihood of pregnancy.
Negative Sign: If there's no such layer, you're not pregnant.
Caution: This test is safe and doesn't require any special safety protocols.
10. Tuna & Vinegar Pregnancy Test ¶
Strain some juice out of canned tuna in a glass jar, add equal parts white vinegar, mix, and let it sit for a day at room temperature. On the next day, add a sample of the first urine of the day.
Positive Sign: If the mix turns dark green, it indicates that you're pregnant.
Negative Sign: Yellow color would indicate that you're not pregnant.
