Homemade pregnancy test
In this article we will see the different homemade pregnancy tests that you can find searching on the Internet or that people might tell you about, including some of the methods that were used in the past.
It is important to note that, when we talk about homemade pregnancy tests, we are referring to those tests that we can perform at home using elements that we can easily find.
It is important to note that we do not support this type of test that has no scientific basis. We only mention homemade pregnancy tests in this article out of curiosity, so you can identify them in case you hear about them or even want to try them to see if they give you the expected result.
Homemade Pregnancy Test 1: The Chlorine Test
For this homemade pregnancy test, we need a small amount of chlorine and a container, for example, a very clean glass, so that no external agent affects the result.
This homemade test is very simple; simply collect the first morning urine in the container. It is recommended to use the first morning urine to obtain a better result from the test. At this point, add the chlorine to the glass and observe the reaction. If the contents of the glass remain unchanged, it means you are not pregnant.
If the contents of the glass fizz and/or change color, it means you are probably pregnant. In that case, a conventional pregnancy test can confirm it.
Homemade Pregnancy Test 2: The Vinegar Test
This test is very similar to the previous one, but this time we will replace the chlorine with vinegar. Collect the urine sample in our very clean container, and if possible, use the first morning urine. Now add the vinegar, a teaspoon will be sufficient. Let the sample sit for about twenty minutes. Again, if the contents of the glass remain unchanged, it means you are not pregnant. If the contents of the glass have changed color and some foam appears on the edges, it means you are probably pregnant. In this case, you already know that it is best to carry out the conventional pregnancy test to confirm it.
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Homemade Pregnancy Test 3: The Urine Test (also known as the grandmother's test)
This test is very simple. Simply collect the first morning urine in a transparent and very clean glass. Let the sample sit for about twenty-four hours.
After this time, check the sample. If a whitish layer appears on the surface of the sample, you can suspect that you are probably pregnant. You can take a conventional test to confirm it.
Homemade Pregnancy Test 4: The Pendulum Test
This pregnancy test is part of beliefs and superstitions. To do it correctly, you need someone to help you. You will only need a pendulum that you can make yourself. For this, you will need thread and a sewing needle. Thread the needle as you would to sew a simple button and tie both ends together.
Once you have built your pendulum, you should lie down on a surface as flat and firm as possible, an ideal place would be the floor.
Now ask your helper to hold the pendulum firmly about fifteen centimeters above your belly from the part where the knot is. Ask them not to make any movements that could alter the result. If the pendulum tends to sway, it will indicate a positive result.
Homemade Pregnancy Test 5: The Boiling Test
This is a test considered unreliable but has been widely used in the past. You will need a container to collect the urine, as usual, very clean and sterilized. Take the urine sample and put it on the fire until it boils.
If our sample presents a creamy layer on the surface when it starts to boil, it means you are probably pregnant. Otherwise, the result of our homemade pregnancy test will be negative.
Homemade Pregnancy Test 6: The Oil Test
One of the homemade tests with the most success and that seems to give better results is the oil test. You can do this homemade test from the first day of your missed period and you can repeat it days later to confirm the result. To perform the homemade oil test, just like in other tests mentioned above, you will need a glass, any cooking oil, and the urine. Use gloves or something similar for hygiene and not to alter the sample.
To start, it is necessary to urinate in a clean and dry container, free of any kind of dirt or moisture that could interfere with the sample.
On one side of the glass, we will put a tablespoon of oil and wait, about an hour, for the collected urine sample to cool.
Once it is nicely cold, with a dropper or spoon, place a small portion of the drops of oil on the opposite end. It is very important that the substances do not touch each other for the effectiveness of the test.
We wait about another hour and review the result. The homemade oil test will be positive if the two substances have joined; otherwise, it will be negative if they remain in their places without touching.
There is no scientific basis to support this test, but girls who have tried it say it is effective between 70% and 80%.
Extra Homemade Pregnancy Test: The Frog Test
Only as a historical note, this pregnancy test was used very intensively until 1960 when immunological methods began to be developed, and it continues to be used in rural or less developed areas of some Latin American countries for its simplicity and low cost. It involved injecting a female frog or toad, under the skin, with the woman's urine.
As we have seen in other articles, the urine of a pregnant woman contains the hCG hormone which will stimulate the ovulation of the animal. If the frog spawned within twenty-four hours, the pregnancy test was considered positive. It is important to note that the animal survives and can be used for another test, but there must be an interval of about forty days between one pregnancy test and another.
We have seen several homemade pregnancy tests, and as we discover new ones, we will update the article.
Don't forget that you can take our online pregnancy test whenever you want and it is based on the most common pregnancy symptoms.
If you are looking for a baby, read my article on fertile days for women. It will help you understand your cycle and be able to calculate the ideal time to have relations with your partner in a similar way to how we identify the early pregnancy symptoms.
