Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. Key Points Expecting twins can rarely cause a false negative pregnancy test due to something called the "hook effect."It's best to test after a missed period ...

A negative pregnancy test can happen even if you're feeling pregnancy symptoms, but it doesn’t always mean you are not pregnant. Testing too early can lead to a negative result because hormonal levels ...

You're probably familiar with the scene. Pulling the little box out of the drug store bag, ducking into the bathroom, and then waiting and staring at a little plastic stick waiting for it to change.

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...

You've just taken a pregnancy test but can you trust the result? A Family Planning expert sets the record straight. Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the hormone produced during pregnancy (Human ...

Everything you need to know about testing for pregnancy at home. Taking a pregnancy test is often an emotionally-charged experience, so you want to get it right the first time, particularly if you’re ...