| What you need to know about over-the-counter tests and kits.
 In Today's Issue:
Ovulation Prediction:
• OTC Ovulation Predictor Kits: Money-Pit or Must-Have?
Pregnancy Tests:
• How Soon Is Too Soon to Test?
• Why Pregnancy Tests Aren't Perfect
Just like when you're conceiving a baby, timing is everything when it comes to getting accurate results from ovulation kits and pregnancy tests. Although many tests claim to be able to detect the pregnancy hormone HCG on the first day of a missed period, experts suggest waiting at least a week before testing. It's also best to take the test with your first morning urine, which should contain the highest concentration of hormones. Just remember that your bathroom does not exactly offer proper lab conditions, and while these kits can be useful to a certain degree (and surely lots of fun), you'll still want to make a good, old-fashioned appointment with your doctor.
Get Pregnant Faster Tip
Start going green (and we don't mean eco-friendly, although that's good, too). Protein from plant sources like peas, beans, tofu, or nuts can lower your risk of infertility. Beans are especially good for you since they're a good source of nonheme iron, another fertility helper.
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• How to Cope With New-Mom Exhaustion
• 5 Myths About Stretch Marks (And What You Can Really Do About Them)
• 11 Birthing Positions and How They Work
In Every Issue
• Don't Start Trying Without Our Ovulation Tracker!
• 10 Signs You May Be Pregnant
• Aiden or Ana? Pick a Baby Name
• Is It Taking a While to Get Pregnant? Know When to Call in the Experts
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