There may be no other moment in life so full of anticipation, anxiety and impatience as waiting for the results of a pregnancy test — whether you’re crossing fingers the results are positive or negative. But at least you can have that moment in the privacy of your own home, and you can get an answer to your potentially life-changing question in just minutes. Back in the early 20th century, doctors would inject samples of a woman’s urine into a lab rat to test for pregnancy, no kidding! The FDA approved the first home test, which thankfully did not involve lab animals, in 1976, and today the tests are easier to use and more accurate than ever.
Home pregnancy tests can give you an accurate response as early as six days before your period is due, and needless to say, with reproductive choice being challenged all across the country, the earlier you know whether you’re pregnant, the more options you’ll have. Here, we're exploring the seven best pregnancy tests of 2023, recommended by doctors and mid-wives.