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How To Take a Pregnancy Test

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Trying to find out if you're pregnant? Take a pregnancy test.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 20 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Purchase a pregnancy test.
  2. Read the instructions in the box.
  3. Open the test kit.
  4. Familiarize yourself with the parts.
  5. Urinate in a cup or on the test.
  6. Lay the test flat for at least 3 - 5 minutes.
  7. Read the test prior to 20 minutes.

Tips:

  1. Wait until the day you expect your period.
  2. While first morning urine isn't necessary it does increase the amount of hormone found in your urine.

What You Need

  • Pregnancy Test Kit
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