First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test, 2 Count (Pack of 1)

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Before joining the content team at Mumsnet, Jenny worked as a journalist for newspapers, radio, TV and b2b trades magazines for over a decade. She is also a bestselling sci-fi author (writing as J M Briscoe) and parenting blogger. The First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test is a pregnancy test which can tell you whether or not you’re pregnant as early as 6 days before your missed period. This product is First Response’s best selling pregnancy test and has been voted Best Pregnancy Test for 2 years in a row by trusted pregnancy and parenting brand.

We know just how important it is to be able to trust the brands you are using for such a key moment in your life. For that reason, we thoroughly researched and vetted the brands and pregnancy tests included in this round up to ensure they were well-regarded by medical professionals, with many of these tests being recommended and rated by doctors and family planning clinics. In most cases, medics agree that whilst they may vary in sensitivity levels, home pregnancy tests are generally an accurate way to detect pregnancy, so long as they are used correctly.How early can you use it? - The most sensitive pregnancy tests such as First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test can detect 10mIU/ml and some of these can be used before your period is due. It's worth noting, however, that the NHS recommends taking a pregnancy test from the first day of a missed period or at least 21 days after having unprotected sex. Fast, simple and reliable, the First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test (or 'FRER' as it's more commonly known on Mumsnet) is one brand of pregnancy test which has been highly recommended by Mumsnet users for years for providing the most accurate results. Depending on your plans for your pregnancy you will need to take different routes. If a positive test is good news you need to book an appointment with a midwife between 8-10 weeks going by your LMP (last menstrual period). If you’re not sure you can simply self refer to your local midwifery services or call your GP for further information.

A lot of women complain that taking blue dye tests can give wrong results, but Clearblue designed an excellent test with a big sponge tip that makes taking these tests easier. While they aren’t as sensitive as First Response, it’s an excellent alternative if you are testing just a day or two before you miss your cycle.

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The HCG sensitivity is nowhere close to FRER. It’s listed as 22 mIU/ml, and that could take two days to reach that point. Knowing two days earlier does matter to a lot of women. 3. Clinical Guard HCG Pregnancy Test Strips

This test is 99% accurate at detecting pregnancy from the day of your expected period. Once again, this test isn’t as sensitive as the First Response, and it can detect HCG at levels of 25 mIU/ml. That’s not low, but we know it’s more sensitive than other tests. According to an independent study, First Response has a sensitivity level of 6.3 mIU/ml. That means it detects pregnancies up to six days before you miss your period, which is fantastic. It’s the only home pregnancy that makes this claim, and it’s probably why it’s the #1 best-selling pregnancy test on the market. Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve seen, tried and reviewed thousands of products. Digital or line results? - Most home pregnancy tests will display a second line (either a cross or a line in the test area) if hCG is detected. Some more expensive pregnancy tests have a digital display to indicate whether you are pregnant or not. The Clearblue Pregnancy Test With Weeks Indicator even estimates how many weeks along you are.

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Aside from being the most sensitive pregnancy test, First Response displays the results in three minutes, on average, and that’s faster than other brands. The curved handle makes the test screen easier to read, and it seems to help avoid user error. If you get too much urine on the pregnancy test, you might void the test, but the curved handle reduces that chance! 2. Clearblue Rapid Detection The First Response Early Result test can be used in one of two ways – either by placing the absorbent tip in your urine stream while weeing or by immersing into a urine sample for five seconds, allowing you to choose the method that feels most comfortable for you. Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about where we find our recommendations. We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the ones that our users would recommend to their own friends and family. About the author

Moms rave about these tests. While there is the listed sensitivity, many moms note that they received a positive result on these tests as soon as they received a positive result on a First Response test. For the price, it’s worth giving them a shot. 4. Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Tests The biggest reason to give this test a try is that it’s digital. It has a Smart Countdown that lets you know the test is working as you wait for your results. Clearblue added a wide absorbent tip and an integrated flood guard technology to reduce user error. Then, when the test is done analyzing the results, it displays either “PREGNANT” or “NOT PREGNANT.” You can’t misunderstand these results! What Is The Most Sensitive Pregnancy Test? Whether you're trying to conceive or not, if you think you might be pregnant the last thing you need to worry about is whether or not you can trust your pregnancy test results. We've consulted maternity health experts as well as Mumsnet users - the largest online network of mums in the UK - to help narrow down a shortlist of the best pregnancy tests currently available, from those you can use up to six days before a missed period to others which give you your answer in just 45 seconds. Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the hCG hormone in your urine, however, in some circumstances, such as when you are having fertility treatment or have medical conditions, you may be asked to head for a blood test with your doctor. If a pregnancy test is sold by a reputable, registered company it doesn’t matter if you opt for the cheaper option or buy in bulk,' explains Marie Louise. 'This maybe a good idea if you are trying or know you have potential difficulty conceiving. Pregnancy tests can be expensive!' What should I do after testing positive?

According to midwife Marie Louise, 'Very accurate when taken at the best time. Always do ensure you read the test instructions and result properly. I’ve looked after a few mums who have misread results or taken a test too early, got a false negative and not repeated the test.' Are cheap pregnancy tests accurate? There are 2 ways you can use your First Response Pregnancy Test, and each will give accurate results, so the way you want to test is entirely up to you. Begin by removing the pregnancy test from its wrapper and removing the protective cap from the absorbent end of the test, then take your test in one of the following ways: The Clearblue Digital Early Detection test can be used dipped in urine or under a urine stream and comes with an extra-wide tip (which, to put it bluntly, can help avoid any mess if you have a questionable aim!)