Pregnancy Tests
Updated on 3 November 2023
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Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time for many women, but waiting for the confirmation of pregnancy can be a nerve-wracking experience. For those who are looking for a quick and easy way to check pregnancy at home, using salt is a method that has been around for decades. This DIY test involves using common household items to determine if you are pregnant, and has become increasingly popular due to its simplicity and affordability.
In this article, we will explore the science behind salt pregnancy test, how to perform the test, and what to do if you get a positive result.
The salt pregnancy test is a homemade DIY test that claims to determine whether you are pregnant or not by detecting the presence of HCG in your urine. It is done by using two ingredients, i.e., salt and your urine, which are then mixed together to get the result.
If proponents of the salt react with the hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin(HCG) which comes into your bloodstream and urine only after the embryo implants into your uterus, this indicates that you are pregnant.
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According to the theory, if one is pregnant, the mixture will become:
If one is not pregnant, it is believed that no changes will be seen. It will just look like pee with some salt in it. It also happens that salt makes a foam at the top, which is an invalid result.
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There is no scientific explanation for how salt pregnancy test work, nor have there been any scientific studies conducted to back up the claims of this test. People who support the test say that the HCG will react with the salt, causing the mixture to curdle or change its texture. But there is no scientific reason for why salt and HCG would cause this reaction.
The salt pregnancy test is best done as a good and fun experiment. It has no medical backing, scientific basis, or physical endorsement. There is a chance that it should be right because there are just two possible outcomes, whether one is pregnant or not. There is no reason to believe that salt reacts with HCG. So, after doing this test, please make an appointment with your gynecologist or midwife. Don’t simply rely on the result of this test.
If your periods were missed, or you are experiencing any symptoms of pregnancy, you can go for a salt pregnancy test. You should take it first thing in the morning because it is said that HCG is more concentrated in the first urine. Go for a test on or after the day your period is supposed to start, otherwise, you might get inaccurate results if you do it too early.
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There are several reasons why people may choose home pregnancy tests. However, there is always a more accurate and better alternative.
Testing pregnancy with salt may boast of being simple, natural, and free and may seem like a good idea; however, salt and other alternative pregnancy tests are neither proven nor reliable. Other good alternatives are always available and reliable, accurate and cost-effective. Also, if you feel that you’re pregnant, you can contact a midwife or gynecologist to get confirmation so that you can start taking prenatal vitamins and proper prenatal care without any further delay.
1. Bondurant, A. (2019). When is the best time to take pregnancy test? The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
2. Betz D, Fane K. (2022). Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. NCBI
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