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8 simple and natural ways to test pregnancy at home

Pregnancy

Being a mother is the most desirable emotion for many women. The absence of your period is the first indicator of pregnancy.

While test kits are readily available on the market, women have been using homemade pregnancy kits for decades. They function by detecting the level of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), pregnancy hormones in the urine. Many of them are based on folk remedies and can produce decent results.

With the evolution of medicine, we now have a plethora of possibilities in the form of widely available pregnancy kits; there are many simple, safe, and extremely affordable solutions available directly in the comfort of our own homes.

The privacy that these do-it-yourself pregnancy tests provide is the finest aspect of them. So, if you’re worried about an unwanted pregnancy or want to keep your pregnancy a secret, we’ve compiled a list of 8 DIY natural pregnancy tests.

1. Bleach pregnancy test

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This method is supposed to produce the most precise and rapid results of any procedure.

Fill a clean container halfway with urine. Now add the bleaching powder and thoroughly mix it to avoid lumps. You are pregnant if the mixture makes a foam or fizz, and you are not pregnant if there is no foam.

2. Sugar pregnancy test

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When there were no scientific pregnancy kits available, this approach was the most extensively utilized of all tests.

In a bowl, mix one tablespoon of sugar and one tablespoon of urine. Now observe how sugar reacts when urine is poured on it. If the sugar begins to clump, you are pregnant; if the sugar dissolves fast, you are not.

The sugar does not dissolve effectively due to the HCG hormone secreted in the urine.

3. Toothpaste pregnancy test

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You can use any toothpaste, as long as it is white in colour.

Fill a jar with two teaspoons of white toothpaste and the urine sample. You’re pregnant if the colour of your toothpaste changes and turns frothy.

4. Vinegar pregnancy test

Yes, even vinegar can assist you in determining whether or not you are pregnant. Remember that you’ll need white vinegar for this experiment.

In a plastic jar, take two teaspoons of white vinegar. Drop in your urine sample and thoroughly mix it. You are pregnant if the vinegar changes colour and develops bubbles, and you are not pregnant if there is no change.

5. Salt pregnancy test

This at-home pregnancy kit works in the same way as the sugar test. Salt is used instead of sugar. The same procedures must be followed. Equal parts of urine and salt should be mixed. Wait for a minute. A positive result is when the salt creates a creamy white clump of some sort. If there is no such result, it is possible that you are not pregnant. This, too, is based on tradition, with no scientific proof to back it up.

6. Soap pregnancy test

This test can be performed with any type of bathing soap. Take a little piece of soap and wet it with your urine. If it produces bubbles, you are pregnant; if it does not, you are not.

7. Baking soda pregnancy test

Combine two teaspoons baking soda with two tablespoons urine in a mixing bowl. Now watch how it reacts. You’re pregnant if you observe bubbles like when you open a soda bottle.

8. Wine pregnancy test

Wine testing is another reliable method to test pregnancy at home, albeit it is a little more expensive and time consuming.

Combine half a cup of wine with an equal amount of urine. Allow 10 minutes to see the reaction after thoroughly mixing it. If the wine’s natural colour changes, it signifies you’re expecting.

Although these homemade tests have been used for decades and have a long history, there is no definitive proof or scientific evidence that any of them work to produce a 100% positive result. A good result can also be the consequence of coincidence.

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How to check if someone has blocked you on Facebook

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Facebook, and social media in general, is an oddly fascinating realm. On some lucky days, you meet strangers who become your best friends, but on others, you meet all kinds of creeps.

It might sometimes feel like a party where everyone is having a blast, and other times it can feel like a warzone where keyboard warriors are dropping bomb after bomb of sarcasm, ruthlessness, and swear words.

When things grow heated and tempers flare, one party is very likely to be blocked by the other.

Here’s how to know whether you’ve been blocked on Facebook if you’re on the receiving end of the wrath.

1. Search Through Your Friend List

While deactivated accounts will still appear on your list with their display pictures, you won’t be able to view their profile if you click on them.

If someone has blocked you, their profile will not appear at all. This method does need some patience, but you will eventually discover if you have been blocked.

2. Search for Their Profile

One simple way to see if someone has blocked you on Facebook is to use the search bar at the top left corner of the screen to search for their Facebook profile. Things are well if the person’s profile appears, but if it does not, you have been blocked. If you see a tab on the person’s profile that says “Add Friend,” you’ve been unfriended and things can probably be talked out between you two.

Whether you can’t locate them in the search bar, you can double-check to see if you’ve been blocked or if the individual has just deactivated their Facebook account. Ask a friend of yours to search their Facebook page in the same way you did. If the search yields a positive result, you’ve been blatantly hacked off.

3. Go Through Your Facebook Memories

Memories, a nostalgic element of its application, was unlocked a few years ago. This feature allows you to look back at earlier posts and see who has liked and commented on them.

People who block you on Facebook still appear in your memories, but their profile name is written in black rather than blue. So that’s how you can tell who’s still there for you on Facebook and who’s blocked you.

4. See Your Facebook Groups

Checking your shared friends’ group is one technique to see if you’ve been blocked. You may be able to see their account even if you have been blocked if you are an administrator on any shared groups, however, their profile will be in black font. On the group, you may still be able to see their activities, but not their profiles.

5. Getting Blocked on Facebook Messenger

It’s possible that someone has blocked you on Messenger even if they haven’t blocked you on Facebook. Send a message to someone on Facebook Messenger to see if they have blocked you. You have been stopped from sending them messages if an error notice shows up that says, “This person isn’t available at the moment.”

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