There are two main types of pregnancy tests: urine and blood tests. Take a home urine test after your next missed period — anywhere from 14 to 18 days after conception. Blood tests are more sensitive ...

[Foone] saw a tweet a few weeks ago alleging that digital pregnancy tests are a rip-off. Regular, cheap tests have an absorbent strip running the length of the plastic, with one end exposed for ...

When you’re eagerly waiting to find out if you’re pregnant, every moment feels important. A lot of people don’t realise that ...

Would you try this at home? Pregnancy tests are available for purchase in corner stores, petrol stations, pharmacies and supermarkets, but it would seem women are looking elsewhere to find out if they ...

Warning signs of preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy that often forces a premature delivery, are revealed through blood tests (SN: 5/10/03, p. 293: Available to subscribers at Preeclampsia ...

A human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) urine test is a pregnancy test. A pregnant person’s placenta produces hCG, known as the pregnancy hormone. During the first 8 to 10 weeks of pregnancy, hCG levels ...

During pregnancy, many of the body’s functions change, including urination. Changes in urine can tell you whether you’re pregnant and alert you to health issues during pregnancy. Monitoring changes in ...