This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
Are you experiencing pregnancy symptoms and wondering if you're expecting? Before buying a pregnancy testing kit, try these 10 DIY home pregnancy tests that are perfectly safe and easy to do.
These tests are based on the presence of the hormone HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) in urine, which is produced during pregnancy.
1. Sugar Pregnancy Test ¶
Put one tablespoon of sugar in a bowl and add one tablespoon of your urine sample. Observe the reaction.
Positive Sign: The sugar won't dissolve, and clumps will form, indicating pregnancy.
Negative Sign: The sugar dissolves easily, indicating no pregnancy.
2. Toothpaste Pregnancy Test ¶
Place two tablespoons of white toothpaste in a bowl and add one tablespoon of your urine sample. Observe the reaction.
Positive Sign: The toothpaste changes color and becomes frothy, indicating pregnancy.
Negative Sign: The toothpaste doesn't react, indicating no pregnancy.
Caution: This test has some drawbacks, including no prescribed guidelines for urine quantity and varying reaction times.
3. Soap Pregnancy Test ¶
Place soap in a bowl and add two tablespoons of your urine sample. Observe the reaction.
Positive Sign: The soap froths and bubbles appear, indicating pregnancy.
Negative Sign: No reaction occurs, indicating no pregnancy.
4. Shampoo Pregnancy Test ¶
Put two drops of shampoo in a clean bowl and add some water to form a soapy solution. Whisk gently to avoid foaming. Add a few drops of your urine sample and observe.
Positive Sign: The shampoo solution froths or forms bubbles, indicating pregnancy.
Negative Sign: No reaction occurs, indicating no pregnancy.
Caution: Mixing shampoo and water can be tricky, as froth can interfere with results.
5. Salt Pregnancy Test ¶
Pour some urine sample into a glass and add a pinch or two of salt. Observe for at least three minutes.
Positive Sign: Creamy white clumps form, indicating pregnancy.
Negative Sign: No reaction occurs, indicating no pregnancy.
6. Vinegar Pregnancy Test ¶
Pour some vinegar into a glass and add your urine sample. Let the solution mix for 5 minutes and observe the results.
Positive Sign: Any change in the color of the vinegar indicates pregnancy.
Negative Sign: No visible change in color indicates no pregnancy.
Caution: Pour the urine sample slowly into the vinegar to avoid frothing, which can affect accuracy.
7. Bleaching Powder Pregnancy Test ¶
Add bleaching powder to a glass, pour your urine sample in, and observe.
Positive Sign: An immediate reaction with a fizzing sound and lots of bubbles and froth indicates pregnancy.
Negative Sign: No significant bubbles form, indicating no pregnancy.
Caution: Fumes produced by the reaction are toxic, so keep a safe distance.
8. Baking Soda Pregnancy Test ¶
Put some baking soda in a bowl and pour your urine sample over it. Observe the reaction.
Positive Sign: A reaction with lots of bubbles and fizz indicates pregnancy.
Negative Sign: Few bubbles form, indicating no pregnancy.
Caution: This test is relatively safe, and the reaction won't produce any harmful gases.
9. Storing Urine Pregnancy Test ¶
Collect a sample of your first urine in the morning and let it stand for a day.
Positive Sign: A thin film or layer forms on the surface of the sample after 24 hours, indicating pregnancy.
Negative Sign: No layer forms, indicating no pregnancy.
Caution: This test is safe and doesn't require any special safety protocols.
10. Tuna & Vinegar Pregnancy Test ¶
Strain some juice from canned tuna into a glass jar and add equal parts white vinegar. Mix and let it sit for a day at room temperature. On the next day, add a sample of your first urine of the day.
Positive Sign: The mix turns dark green, indicating pregnancy.
Negative Sign: The mix turns yellow, indicating no pregnancy.
