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Before the advent of pregnancy test kits, women all over the world detected pregnancy with the help of household products. With a few tools, mostly off your kitchen counter you can detect whether you are pregnant or not. Basically, pregnancy is detected by the presence of a hormone called Human Chronic Gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine. Hence, these homemade tests revolve around the detection of HCG in the urine. Click here if you wish to know about some most common pregnancy tests. Making a pregnancy test at home is simple, easy and pretty cost effective. Moreover, you need not go anywhere to purchase the commercial testers. A homemade pregnancy test also enables you to confirm the pregnancy in a completely safe way. Presented below are some of the most common pregnancy tests that can be easily made at home using ingredients commonly available. (read more:  Top 10 Early Signs of Having Boy or girl in Early Pregnancy  ) Homemade pregnancy test kits – Effective and in...

Spotting is a common concern that many pregnant women face.  Approximately 20% of women report they experience spotting during their first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Bleeding that occurs early on in pregnancy is usually lighter in flow than a menstrual period. Also, the color often varies from red to brown. (Read more:  6 Very Early Pregnancy symptoms ) Although it is easy to be concerned, don’t panic. The majority of women who experiencing spotting during pregnancy go on to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. How can you tell the difference between Spotting and Bleeding? If what you see is brown or pink, similar to what you see at the end of your period, that’s spotting. If it’s bright red, consider it bleeding. The amount of blood you see is another red flag: Spotting doesn't soak a sanitary napkin; bleeding may. Cause of light bleeding in pregnancy In early pregnancy, spotting and light bleeding is often harmless. It usually happens at about the ...

When you’re pregnant, you’ll probably get a lot of unsolicited opinions about your body and baby. One of the most popular topics for discussion is whether that little bundle you’re carrying is a boy or girl. There are lots of old wives’ tales and other folklore about the matter. (Read more: Early signs and symptoms of Pregnancy ) Noticeable Symptoms Of Baby Boy During Pregnancy: Some of the noticeable symptoms of having baby boy during pregnancy are: Morning sickness You may have heard that the severity of morning sickness is a clue about your baby’s sex. With girls, the thought is that hormone levels are higher. For that reason, you’ll have more morning sickness. With boys, you should have relatively smooth sailing in the sickness department. Tummy Positioning Tummy positioning is one of the common signs that indicates that you will give birth to a baby boy. When you are carrying low, it clearly indicates that you are carrying a baby boy in your wo...

Some women view the thought of having twins as being an absolute highlight, but others dread the possibility. Your own perception will be influenced by your personal experiences, history and supports.   For women who have been informed of the risk, or who have a history of twins in their biological family, having their own twin pregnancy confirmed is not such a shock. But for women who did not expect to conceive with more than one baby, or who may not having been planning to conceive at all, then finding out they are pregnant with twins can come as a real surprise.   Denial, shock, feeling numb and even angry are common emotions in the early days of having a twin pregnancy diagnosis. But with time reality soon descends and most women just learn to accept the fact that they are having two  babies.   Symptoms of twin pregnancy   Some women will “just know” they are pregnant with twins. This may be before they have even had confirmatio...

Pregnancy is one of the beautiful phases in a woman’s life. It’s not just your body that will change, but the way you think and feel about yourself, your priorities, your attitude, your lifestyle…well, everything is about to change. So to facilitate a happy pregnancy, careful food habits needs to be infused in your system at an early stage. Craving for your favourite food during pregnancy is a perfectly normal thing. You can enjoy eating anything you desire. Just have a habit of averting few foods that pose health risks for you and your baby. Pregnant women are usually showered with tons of well-meant advice on what not to eat when pregnant, which later arises confusions for the expecting mother. In such situations it is best for you to seek only expert advice, as they are the better sources to confirm you what you need to add or minus from your regular diet. Foods to Avoid when you are Pregnant Raw eggs Avoid raw or undercooked eggs and any foods that contain t...

Trying for a baby? Being healthy before, during and after pregnancy involves so many different aspects of your life. You can feel wonderful during your pregnancy if you take good care of yourself. Increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy by following these sensible steps to keep yourself in top condition. So, I've compiled a quick list to help you stay on the healthy side. Simple Tips for Healthy Pregnancy Don't forget breakfast Try fortified ready-to-eat or cooked breakfast cereals with fruit. Fortified cereals have added nutrients, like calcium. If you are feeling sick, start with whole wheat toast. Eat more food later in the morning. Take prenatal vitamins Most prenatal supplements contain more folic acid and iron than you'll find in a standard multivitamin. It's important to get enough folic acid before conception and during early pregnancy. Folic acid greatly reduces your baby's risk of developing neural tube birth defects such a...