Most Accurate and Easy to Read Pregnancy Test

Best Pregnancy Tests

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Whether you're actively trying to conceive or wondering if your missed period could mean something more, waiting to find out if you're pregnant can be a hopeful, anxious or exciting time — and maybe a combination of all three. That's why you'll want a pregnancy test that's not only reliable, but also easy to decipher.

Pregnancy tests you can take at home

Home pregnancy tests all work the same way: by measuring the amount of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your urine.To take a pregnancy test, you either pee directly on a stick or pee into a cup that you dip a stick into, then wait a nail-biting few minutes for your results. With all pregnancy tests, it's important to follow the directions exactly to make sure you get the most accurate read.

Although home pregnancy tests work the same way, their features can differ. There are a few main types of pregnancy tests you might want to consider:

• Early pregnancy tests:These pregnancy tests are more sensitive and can pick up lower levels of hCG. That means they may be able to tell you if you're pregnant up to five days before your missed period. Keep in mind, though, that the closer you are to the date of your expected period, the more accurate a home pregnancy test will be.
• Non-digital pregnancy tests:These pregnancy tests show your results in the form of blue or pink lines. Although they tend to be cheaper, they can sometimes be confusing to read (such as if one of the lines is faint). If that's the case, wait a day or two to take the test again.
• Digital pregnancy tests: Can't figure out if there's a second pink line on that stick? Digital tests tend to be the easiest to use and read, since they clearly display your results in words (i.e. "pregnant" or "not pregnant") so there's little room for error. The downside? Digital tests tend to be more expensive.
• Stick vs. strips: Some pregnancy tests are packaged as a stick that you pee on directly, saving you the effort of having to pee into a cup, dipping the test into that cup and then cleaning it (although if you prefer this method, many stick tests can also work this way). Strips, on the other hand, usually need to be dipped into a cup of urine. A third type that's a little less common involves using an eye dropper to take urine from a cup and then drop it into the test's reservoir.

What is the best pregnancy test for you?

Before you purchase, keep these points in mind when shopping for home pregnancy tests.

• How sensitive is the pregnancy test? Some tests claim they can detect lower levels of hCG and tell you if you're pregnant up to six days before your missed period.
• How easy is the pregnancy test to use and read? Digital tests that display the results in words are generally more user-friendly than ones with one or two lines.
• How much does the pregnancy test cost? Home tests can range in price.You'll likely pay more for a digital test or one that claims to be more sensitive.
• What is the expiration date? Always check to make sure a pregnancy test isn't past its expiration date. Otherwise, your results might not be accurate.
  

Here are our picks for the best home pregnancy tests, including digital tests, early detection tests and more.

Best Early Pregnancy Test

First Response Early Response Pregnancy Test

Available at Amazon starting at $9

Why We Love It

With results that claim to be as reliable three days before your missed period as on the day you miss it (99 percent), this test is made for anyone who hates waiting (and who doesn't?!). Even five days before your expected period, results were still in the 76 percent-accurate range, according to the brand's tests.

Pee on the stick, wait three minutes, then hold your breath and check to see if a second pink line has appeared.This pregnancy test (a 2019 What to Expect Award winner) also gets bonus points for its curved handle — in other words, it's easy to use without getting pee on your hands.

Best Home Pregnancy Test

Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Test With Smart Countdown

Available at Amazon starting at $25

Why We Love It

Anyone who has taken a pregnancy test from room to room to check it out under different lighting, or sent a photo to a friend for her opinion ("Does this look like a line to you?") will appreciate the peace of mind this test offers.Another 2019 What to Expect Award winner, not only does the Clearblue digital pregnancy test have a flashing countdown indicator to assure you that it's working, but when it's ready, you'll see a clear "pregnant" or "not pregnant" in the results window — no ambiguity here.

The test claims to be 51 percent accurate four days before your expected period and 82 percent accurate three days before your period. So if cost is a concern, wait until the day before your expected period or the day of, when those numbers jump to 95 and 99 percent accurate, respectively. Moms-to-be who want to surprise their partner with the big news by showing them the stick will be happy to learn that the results remain on display for six months (many other brands' disappear in a day).

Quickest Pregnancy Test

First Response Rapid Result Pregnancy Test

Available at Amazon starting at $7

Why We Love It

You've already waited an agonizing two weeks since ovulation, and now you don't want to wait One. More. Second. to find out if you have a bun in the oven.

If this sounds familiar, you'll want to pick up First Response Rapid Result. It displays your results via a second pink line in just 60 seconds. The test is 99 percent accurate starting on the first day of your missed period.

Easiest Home Pregnancy Test

Clearblue Rapid Detection Pregnancy Test

Available at Amazon starting at $17

Why We Love It

There's no second guessing whether you used this test correctly; from the second you pee on it, the extra wide tip will start changing color to pink.You'll get your answer with a plus sign (pregnant) or minus sign (not pregnant) in under one minute.

This pregnancy test is 56 percent accurate five days before your missed period, and increases in accuracy every day before reaching 99 percent accuracy the day of your expected period.

Best Cheap Pregnancy Test, Strips

Wondfo Pregnancy Test Strips

Available at Amazon starting at $9 for 25

Why We Love It

If you're the type who likes to test — then immediately retest to make sure, and maybe even test again the next day, just in case — you'll love these bargain pregnancy test strips. You get the same 99 percent accuracy rate on the first day of your expected period that many pricier tests offer.

What you won't get? A stick or wand (neat freaks may want to skip this one) or super fast results: You dip a strip into a cup of urine, lay it flat to dry, then wait five minutes. If a second line appears, start browsing cute pregnancy announcements.

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