Did you know our grandmothers used to make their own home pregnancy tests?
And yes, our grandmothers had their little tricks to know if they were expecting a baby.
They simply used everyday products to find out if they were pregnant.
Are these recipes reliable? Nothing is less certain if you want my opinion!
But if you don't have a classic test handy, you can try your luck with these quick tests.
Here are 8 homemade pregnancy tests what our grandmothers used to do to find out if they were pregnant. Watch:
Before going to sleep, do this very easy test.
Just pee in a container. A jar or a glass works perfectly.
Then put it in the fridge.
Be careful not to confuse it with a fruit juice;-)
And be patient. You have to wait all night.
In the morning, you will see if a whitish cloud formed.
If so, it sounds like you're pregnant.
If there is nothing, the test is supposed to be negative.
For this test you need a needle and a jar with a lid.
This test is also known as the Moroccan pregnancy test.
Pour some urine into the jar and put the needle in the glass .
Close the lid and store the jar in a dark place.
Wait 8 hours. And look at the state of the needle.
If it has rusted or blackened, congratulations, you are (maybe) pregnant!
No needle at hand?
Then you definitely have toothpaste.
Put on a bit of toothpaste in a small plastic cup.
And pour your urine over it.
Wait 5-10 mins. And watch how the toothpaste looks.
If the toothpaste has changed color, turned light blue, or started to foam, the test is supposed to be positive.
This test is also a classic.
It is also very simple to make.
You also have to pee in a cup.
Then add a pinch of salt .
Wait for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, the salt has melted?
Then you may be expecting a baby.
In a glass, mix a capful of bleach with a little urine.
You can consider the test positive if the mixture foams or the urine has turned dark orange.
Please note that we strongly advise against using the bleach + urine test.
It turns out that the mixture of bleach and urine can give off harmful gases for health.
It forms chlorine. It is a toxic and irritating gas for eyes and skin.
It is also dangerous for the respiratory tract.
This grandma's recipe uses white vinegar.
This is without doubt one of those most surprising uses.
Put white vinegar in a cup and pee in the same cup.
Wait 5 minutes and watch the color of the white vinegar.
Has it changed color? Then you are pregnant (normally).
This test is performed upon waking up.
You need two glasses.
Pee in a glass and put a tablespoon of sugar in the second.
Take a third glass and put in the same amount of sugar and urine.
Wait a few minutes to see the result.
If the sugar has dissolved, then you are not a priori not pregnant.
But if the sugar has clumped together, then baby may be on the way!
You can also do a home pregnancy test with baking soda .
Yes, baking soda is definitely a multi-purpose product!
Again, you have to pee in a cup.
Then add some bicarbonate to the urine.
You notice a chemical reaction that makes pschitt?
Maybe then the family will grow!
We draw your attention to an important point:
The reliability of these tests has never been scientifically proven.
You may suspect it, but their effectiveness leaves something to be desired...
If you look at the testimonials on the forums, you will see that some women claim that they work.
Others have a very different opinion and think that these tests do not work.
Some women explain that they had their spouse or grandmother take these tests... And the tests were positive!
Other women whose pregnancies were well advanced took these tests... which turned out to be negative.
Consequence:none of these tests can tell you with certainty whether you are pregnant or not.
You are certainly wondering which home pregnancy test works best.
But unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence conclusively demonstrating that these homemade pregnancy tests are reliable.
It is therefore impossible to say which works better in the absence of evidence.
And health professionals are formal:
These tests are not reliable .
For them, there is no doubt. These tests do not work.
Even the testimonials of women who have tried are very variable:once, it works, once, it does not work!
So of course you can do them for fun.
But if you really want to know if you are really pregnant, you should consult your gynecologist or your midwife.
This is the best solution.
You can also take a pregnancy test to get reliable and quick results. It's really very easy to do and effective.
You can also take a blood test to measure HCG, the hormone produced by the embryo shortly after conception.
