Early Pregnancy Test 101

Pregnancy Test – False Positive

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:45:25 +0000

A false positive pregnancy test result means that it detected HCG in the urine. HCG is the hormone the tests look for that indicate pregnancy, it is formed when the embryo attaches to the uterus and comes from the placenta. It is very rare to get a false positive reading as these tests are 99% [...]

Losing Weight After Pregnancy – Change Your Way of Eating

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:47:17 +0000

It can be a very frustrating chore to lose that extra weight you gained during pregnancy after giving birth. All your time and energy is focused on that beautiful baby and you have little time or desire to make low calorie meals that are nutritious as well as healthy snacks. Also many women feel that [...]

Exercise For an Easier Pregnancy Part 1

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:10:55 +0000

Just because you are pregnant does not mean that you should stop, (or not start) exercising regularly. In the past exercise may have been disapproved of when pregnant, there are still some older women in gyms today that frown at younger pregnant women working out. But exercise at this time is important, you are helping [...]

What Effect Do Contraceptive Pills Have on a Pregnancy Test?

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:40:21 +0000

The first thing you need to do if you believe you are pregnant but are on a birth control pill like Mircette is to stop taking it. Then you need to take a home pregnancy test to make sure you are not damaging a fetus. Some people wonder whether accuracy of home pregnancy test are [...]

IVF Home Pregnancy Tests

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:36:27 +0000

IVF home pregnancy tests mean women can save a lot of money on doctors examinations by having an accurate test from the comfort of their own home. It is a detector of a certain chemical that is only produced by a woman’s body when she is pregnant. The test has chromatography paper which is what [...]

A Brief Look at Home Pregnancy Tests

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:15:08 +0000

Every home pregnancy test works the same way, it looks for a hormone in the woman’s urine that is only present if she is pregnant. This hormone is called hCG or human chorionic gonadotropin and it is produced as soon as a fertilized egg reaches the uterus lining and implants itself. After an egg is [...]

Negative Pregnancy Test Result? Test Again!

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:39:25 +0000

Had unprotected sex? Well you are going to need to take a pregnancy test at the least so here is some information on them so you know how they work and use them correctly. Most pregnancy test results are now around 99% accurate if you follow the instructions properly. This is the same accuracy as a [...]

Teenage Pregnancies and What to Do About Them

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:34:48 +0000

If you think you may be pregnant you can buy a home pregnancy test kit from a pharmacy to find out for sure. Brook Centres and family planning clinics may offer free tests to teens. If you want a medical person to test you you can visit your doctor or a family planning clinic and [...]

What Can Affect a Pregnancy Test?

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:31:45 +0000

The home pregnancy tests that women can use today are very accurate, almost 100% in fact. The problem that women have is whether they follow the directions precisely as they need to do, and if they take the test at the best time as they should. But often women trying to conceive are anxious to [...]

How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:50:18 +0000

That time as you open the pregnancy box to take out the test has you full of a variety of emotions, excitement, fear, nervous all of them and more. If you want a baby and the result turns out negative it can be a sad time especially if you have been trying for a while. [...]

Knowing When to Take a Pregnancy Test

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:30:33 +0000

You cannot just take a pregnancy anytime and expect top accurate results. There is a certain time when it is best to do it and that time depends on which type of test you are taking. There are two types of tests, one tests the urine and the other tests the blood. Both though look for [...]

Do Contraceptive Pills Affect the Accuracy of a Pregnancy Test?

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:29:23 +0000

If there is a possibility that you are pregnant and you are on a birth control pill like Mircette you should come off the pill until you can confirm whether or not you are pregnant by taking a home test. That way you are keeping the possible fetus safe from any risks. What you may [...]

Causes of False Pregnancy Test Results

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:24:52 +0000

It is a hard thing to deal with for parents when they are getting false pregnancy test results. To avoid the difficulties and disappointments it is important to understand how the different tests work, this way you can make sure you are doing everything possible to avoid false results. Firstly make sure you are taking [...]

Pregnancy Testing – The First Confirmatory Test

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:21:50 +0000

A pregnancy test measures the levels of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropic or hCG, otherwise called the pregnancy hormone. It is present in the blood and urine and is made when an egg that has been fertilized plants itself into the lining of the uterus around six days after fertilization. At first the hormone [...]

When to Take a Pregnancy Test – The Best Time for Accurate Results

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:17:21 +0000

It can be quite tormenting waiting for a time when you can take a pregnancy test, wondering if its too early and should you wait a few more days just in case. All to pee on a stick! But there are better times to do it then others and this article will give you a [...]