Before technology made it possible for women to simply take a little stick into the bathroom with them to find out if they were pregnant, how did women know they were expecting a baby? Surely they did not wait until they were obviously showing or in labor to know they were pregnant. In fact, they did not. They may not have had the kind of access women today have to at-home pregnancy tests or even a pregnancy blood test at the doctor’s office, but they did have the ability to test for pregnancy with homemade pregnancy tests.


Homemade Pregnancy Test Using Vinegar

One simple way to make a homemade pregnancy test is to buy a bottle of vinegar. By pouring your urine into a small cup of vinegar, you are supposed to be able to predict pregnancy. If you are pregnant, the color of the urine and vinegar combination will change. Additionally, there could be some fizzle when you pour the urine into the vinegar. There is no scientific evidence to support this kind of homemade test. Additionally, there is no research available to indicate how much urine or how much vinegar to use to make this test work. The ratios are unknown, which means you might not get an accurate result if you were to use too much vinegar and not enough urine, or vice versa.

It is unknown why this test is believed to work. The waiting time between adding your urine to the vinegar and the color change in the concoction is also unknown. Additionally, it is unknown exactly when you can use this homemade test to predict pregnancy. Some at-home pregnancy tests work as many as six days before your missed period, but there is no indication that this homemade test has the same level of sensitivity. However, it might be better to wait until at least the day of your missed period to take this homemade test for pregnancy.

Homemade Pregnancy Test Using Pine Sol

You might have pine sol at home. You might use it to clean your kitchen, bathrooms, and floors. Many people do. You can also use it to test for pregnancy. The way you do this is by adding fresh urine to a bottle of pine sol. If the solution changes color, this is supposed to indicate pregnancy.

While this homemade pregnancy test is one that many women swear by, there is no scientific research to show that it is accurate enough to use to predict pregnancy. For one, there is no indication over how long you should wait for the solution to change color. For example, when you take an at-home pregnancy test, you wait the number of minutes listed on the instructions to see your results. There is no time frame for this homemade test. There is also no indication over what kind of color change to look for in the solution. The only piece of advice offered when making this homemade test is that you use natural pine sol void of any additives or fragrances.

Homemade Pregnancy Test Using Bleach

To test for pregnancy using bleach, pour it into a cup with fresh urine. If the solution turns fizzy, frothy, or starts bubbling, it indicates pregnancy. If the solution does nothing, you are not pregnant. Much like other homemade tests, there is no instruction as to how much bleach to add to how much urine or how much time to wait for the results. There is, however, a precautionary warning when using this type of test. When mixed with urine, bleach produces harmful gasses that could be harmful to you and your potential baby if inhaled. Be sure that when you perform this type of homemade test, you head outside to do it so that you limit your chances of inhaling the dangerous fumes.

I did some research on the pregnancy bleach test and here is what I found. (This test was performed by another woman and she says it works!) She used an 8oz clear plastic cup.  Then she would mix equal parts of both her urine and bleach first thing in the morning. She would do 2 oz of her urine and 2 oz of bleach. She said that if you are pregnant it will froth up to the point of almost spilling over the lip of the cup (like pouring a soda into a glass to fast). If you are not pregnant then it would fizz up a little (like pouring a flat soda into a glass). I’m not saying or suggesting that this will work, but it is definitely worth a try. As always, be careful not to inhale the fumes in case you are definitely pregnant. If you try this method, please leave a comment below to the accuracy of this pregnancy bleach test so it will help others. This test is not 100% accurate and you should always back it up by using a real home pregnancy test or see your doctor.


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Homemade Pregnancy Test Using Toothpaste

To test for pregnancy using toothpaste, make sure that your toothpaste is white in color. Put the toothpaste on a plate or in a cup and pour urine over it. If you are pregnant, it is alleged that the toothpaste will change to a light blue color. There is no advice on how much urine or how much toothpaste to use. There is also no indication that you should use a specific type of white toothpaste, just that you should use toothpaste white in color. Additionally, it is unknown how much time you should wait to see if your toothpaste changes color to indicate pregnancy.

Homemade Pregnancy Test Using Dandelions

This test involves collecting the stems and leaves from several dandelions. You will then saturate the stems and leaves of each dandelion with urine and let it sit for a while. There is no indication of how much time you should allow the dandelion stems and leaves to sit before you check to see if the results indicate pregnancy or not. You will look for red blisters on the leaves and stem. If you see them, it means you are pregnant. If you do not see blisters, you are not pregnant.

While it might be fun to take a homemade pregnancy test, it’s not necessarily the best way to learn whether or not you are pregnant. Aside from the potential dangers of the bleach test, they are harmless. However, you shouldn’t rely solely on the results of a homemade pregnancy test to determine whether or not you are pregnant. However, you could always take our online pregnancy test for fun!

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