It’s critical that the test you choose is accurate, and because both brands are reliable, it all boils down to how fast you want your results.

Pregnancy blood tests are over 99% accurate at detecting hCG, a hormone that rises after conception. False negatives can occur if the test is taken too early, so timing is important. Blood tests can ...

You're probably familiar with the scene. Pulling the little box out of the drug store bag, ducking into the bathroom, and then waiting and staring at a little plastic stick waiting for it to change.

You've just taken a pregnancy test but can you trust the result? A Family Planning expert sets the record straight. Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the hormone produced during pregnancy (Human ...

Pregnancy tests can expire, making it harder to get accurate results after their expiration date. To be sure of your results, it's best to use a pregnancy test before its expiration and follow the ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...