Showing posts with label home pregnancy kit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home pregnancy kit. Show all posts

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Got your pregnancy test kit? Here are our tips to make sure you get an accurate result!

 Taking a home pregnancy kit test is the easiest and convenient way to confirm your pregnancy. There are chances the results may show false negative or positive. This might be because you took the test incorrectly or you were anxious enough to not read the results properly. If that is the case, worry not! Here are some tips to make sure you take the test correctly and get accurate results.

Tips for Taking a Pregnancy Test Correctly -

· Don’t Take a Pregnancy Test Instantly — If you had unprotected sex, you must be tempted to take the pregnancy test instantly but avoid that. The pregnancy test detects Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone (hCG) to give accurate results. It takes time for this hormone to develop and therefore taking test early may show false negative even if you are pregnant. The hCG hormone is produced when the egg is fertilized. So, taking the test after you miss your period is most likely to give you accurate results.

· Take Your Pregnancy Test in the Morning — To get accuracy of pregnancy test kit, it is recommended to take the test in the morning. This is because the level of hCG hormone is concentrated in your urine as it builds overnight. So, the test will be able to detect it without being diluted.

· Don’t Take an Expired Pregnancy Kit — When you check the pregnancy test kit price, be sure to check the expiration date too. Expired pregnancy kits will give you inaccurate results. The chemical used in the kits will not be able to detect the level of hCG, therefore purchasing a new test which is not expired will give you reliable and accurate results.

· Follow the Steps Correctly while Taking the Test — Read the booklet that comes with the test and follow the instructions properly before taking the test. There are various types of pregnancy test kits available in the market. Some require you to pee on the stick while some tells you to dip the strip in the urine container. Pregakem’s pregnancy test is easy to use as it comes with a unique urine collection tray. Collect the urine in the tray, with the help of a dropper, put three drops of urine in the cassette with the sample well marked ‘S’ and within 5 minutes you will get accurate results.

· Don’t Drink a Lot of Water Before Taking the Test — Drinking excess water can dilute the level of hCG in your urine. This may result in false negative even if you are pregnant. So, avoid drinking water or any liquid at least three hours before taking the test to get accurate results.

These are some of the tips which will help you get accurate results. While pregnancy detection kits are easy to use, give accurate results, convenient to carry and is reliable, you should visit your doctor for ultrasound as it will give you the confirmation. Doctors will also be able to guide you better and give you tips to have a healthy and safe pregnancy taking in consideration you and your baby’s health.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Dos and Don'ts During Pregnancy

 The pregnancy test kit results gave you a positive confirmation but what’s next? Pregnancy is a crucial stage of your life. If it’s your first time, you might go through a rollercoaster of emotions. You are excited but also worried as several things goes through your mind. You have to make certain changes to your lifestyle to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy. Here are some “dos and don’ts” that will aid in your pregnancy planning. Moreover, you should consult your doctor as they are the experts and will be able to guide you better.

Do’s -

1. Take Multivitamins — Once your pregnancy is confirmed, you need to start taking folic acid. Folic acid is a type of vitamin B that reduces the risk of neural tube defects in the baby. It is recommended to take 400 mg of folic acid daily during the first trimester of your pregnancy. These multivitamins help in proper development of fetus and reduces the risk of birth defects.

2. Exercise — You can continue exercising but make sure it is in moderation. You can take up walking or swimming but avoid any strenuous workout. Regular exercise will help you sleep better, control your mood swings and reduces muscle pain. Talk with your doctor as they will be able to recommend you exercises suiting your condition.

3. Eat a balanced diet — Your diet should include all the variety such as fruits, vegetables, beans, pulses, cheese, meat and all other things. Eating a variety of food will help you gain all the nutrients required by you and your baby. If you have any doubts or if you are struggling to keep up with your diet, you can always ask your doctor. They will make a diet plan for you.

4. Get your flu shot — Just as you took home pregnancy kit test to confirm your pregnancy, the same way you need to take vaccine shots against certain diseases. It is safe to take vaccination during your pregnancy. Certain vaccinations such as vaccine against whooping cough, measles, rubella, mumps, influenza are advised to pregnant women. Taking these vaccines will reduce the risk of birth defects.

Don’ts -

1. Avoid certain food — Avoid raw, undercooked meat and eggs as it may cause infection such as listeriosis and toxoplasmosis. Also avoid unpasteurized milk and any food products from unpasteurized milk as it contains the bacteria ‘listeria’ and can cause illness, miscarriage or any further serious complications.

2. Don’t smoke, drink or use any drugs — If you drink alcohol or have a habit of smoking then you need to quit it right away. Smoking, drinking alcohol or using drugs increases the risk of health problems and can cause complications. It may also result in stillbirth, birth defects or miscarriages. So, quit smoking, drinking or use of any drugs.

3. Avoid caffeine — if you are pregnant you have to limit your caffeine consumption. High levels of caffeine can lead to pregnancy complication. Caffeine traveling through placenta can increase baby’s heart rate. Limit your consumption to 2 cups of coffee. You can further ask your doctor for any help or advice.

4. Avoid losing weight during pregnancy — Do not cut back on food to lose weight. This will deprive your baby from getting proper nutrients for their growth. Maintain a healthy diet and manage weight by including variety of food from all the food group.

While this article covered only some of these dos and don’ts, there are many other things you need to follow to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Talk to your doctor and follow their advice as they will be able to help you out. The pregnancy due date calendar will let you know your estimate due date. I hope your pregnancy goes well and you deliver a healthy baby.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

How to cope with a negative pregnancy test?

 A negative result on the best home pregnancy test is the last thing you want to see after trying to conceive for some time. Especially after undergoing reproductive treatment, it can feel discouraging. Negative home pregnancy kit tests can cause a variety of emotions, such as disappointment, fear, and hope, therefore it’s critical to understand how to deal with these feelings and develop coping mechanisms.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

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