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Canine Pregnancy Test Kit (5 tests) $125.95 Rapid immunomigration test for detection of the hormone relaxin in canine blood. Can be used at 22 days gestation or after. A small blood sample must be obtained from the dog. 5 tests in each kit. * Early detection of planned or unplanned pregnancy. * Detection of pregnancy before or after abortion treatment. * Early detection of false pregnancy. * Diagnose fetal resorption or spontaneous abortion. * No refrigeration required. About the product: The Witness Relaxin kit is intended to determine pregnancy in the bitch, as well as to distinguish between pseudopregancy and gestation. The kit measures relaxin levels in plasma and serum samples. The presence of significant amounts of this hormone is a reliable indicator of pregancy. Relaxin can be detected in biological samples soon after implantation of the fertilized egg, which occurs about 22-27 days after mating (26-31 days post-LH surge).

The Everything Pregnancy Book: All You Need to Get You Through the Most Important Nine Months of Your Life! $14.93 You just got that positive pregnancy test and suddenly you feel lost in a sea of questions, concerns, what-ifs, and what-nows? To navigate this new world of body changes, blood tests, mood swings, and baby gear, you need a helpful guide that’s with you from the first positive test to the last push. Luckily, this is the ideal guide for soon-to-be moms who are unsure of what to do after they get the big news. Completely revised and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks you through the different phases of pregnancy and offers practical advice on: Understanding physical and emotional changesSelecting the right diet for you and babyUnderstanding prenatal tests and screeningsChoosing the best labor and delivery optionsBudgeting for the new addition to the family This new edition also includes the latest information on nutrition, finding alternative care and treatments (yoga, anyone?), and checklists and worksheets to help parents-to-be plan for any occasion. This indispensable guide gives you the inspiration, support, and advice you need to get through your pregnancy–and beyond

Pregnancy $10.46 The most up-to-date, comprehensive pregnancy guide on the market, delivering an unforgettable visual journey of developing life. Week-by-week pregnancy format is easy-to-follow, enjoyable to read, and follows the standard development schedule used by the OB/GYN profession. Detailed descriptions and eight pages of amazing full-color in-utero photographs guide expectant parents through a visual journey of the monthly changes of their growing baby. The only pregnancy book on the market authored by a leading OB/GYN who is a doctor, an academic, and a mother. Straightforward, comforting professional advice on the topics that are most important to expectant parents: having a healthy pregnancy, real-life labor, preparing for life as a family (both emotionally and financially), and juggling a career and motherhood. Exclusive interactive due-date wheel makes it easy to determine conception date, week of pregnancy, and delivery date. Special sections on labor and delivery, feeding options, and the first 12 weeks after baby’s birth. Important checklists, including one for each prenatal check-up help the expectant mother prepare for and make the most out of each session with her doctor.

The Pregnancy Test $3.95 Ordinarily, I’m a fan of pink–lovely color, does smashing things for the complexion. But not when it’s the bright, glaring stripe staring back at me on the pregnancy test. Then, pink is the color of major oops, of morning sickness, of boyfriends who seemed decent but now are part of some Jerk Witness Protection Program. Still, I’ve got a few things going for me–bitter humor, a divine right to eat till I’m the size of Marlon Brando, and good friends who’ve managed to get me a job interview with one Damien Sharpton: in need of a personal assistant, and some say, a good, swift kick in the arse. If you want to make a lasting impression, by all means, toss your cookies in your future boss’s wastebasket, which is located directly between his excruciatingly sexy legs. Apparently, Mr. Gorgeous-But-Unbearably-Anti-Social must like personal assistants who violate his trash can, because I got the job. And if I can avoid him via text messaging for the next seven months of health insurance, everything will be just fine. Except that he’s just asked–no, insisted–that I go with him on a business trip to the Caribbean. Gulp, Ordinarily, this would be cause for celebration. Ordinarily, I’d shave my legs, pack my bikini, revel in day-glo drinks and my seething lust for Mr. Swarthy-And-Secretive. But there’s nothing ordinary about this situation…which means it could be absolutely extraordinary.

A Significant Test of Blood $31.94 Lauren Marlowe, a young American woman, is working in South Africa when she becomes the victim of a violent attack that exposes her to the HIV virus. The nightmare of abduction and assault strengthens her resolve to complete a project helping AIDS orphans. Her situation is complicated as she falls in love with a South African man. In California, shocking secrets emerge as Laurenas family copes with the death of their patriarch. Her predicament further tests their tolerance of each otheraand their differing religious beliefsawhen bio-ethical issues arise regarding birth and death. In the turmoil, lifelong jealousies and animosity erupt. Some of the characters become victims of events through circumstances beyond their control; others are victims of their own prejudice.

The Active Woman’s Pregnancy Log $10.16 Modeled after the successful classic The Ultimate Workout Log, The Active Woman’s Pregnancy Log is the weekly pregnancy diary for the active mom-to-be, from two of America’s leading fitness writers and experts.At last, here is a pregnancy journal that doesn’t focus on shower gifts or nursery decor but on a woman’s health, including her fitness, nutrition, relaxation, and general well-being. At a time when prenatal fitness is booming The Active Woman’s Pregnancy Log is a woman’s healthy pregnancy headquarters—a portable, one-stop source of inspiration, information, and organizational tools to keep moms-to-be feeling fit and confident and exercising wisely throughout this amazing journey. Spanning forty weeks, this day-by-day diary features:- A quick guide to the “active” pregnancy, including how to work around symptoms, and exercises for every level through each trimester- Eating advice to ensure baby keeps growing and mom stays healthy- Plenty of charts, checklists, and places to record important dates, contacts, test results, and more- Advice on how to choose proper maternity fitness gear- A bonus section on postpartum fitness

Your Pregnancy Journal Week by Week $3.95 The nine months of pregnancy are a special time for all women, a time of wonder, dreams, hopes, and, above all, awesome physical change. Your Pregnancy Journal is the perfect place for women to record thoughts and also to keep a record of their physical progress as they march toward delivery. In addition to ample space for the mom-to-be to write weekly musings and keep track of doctor appointments, test results, and changes in weight, blood pressure, and belly measurements, this elegantly designed journal includes a wealth of helpful and interesting medical, nutritional, and exercise information and tips. The perfect gift, Your Pregnancy Journal is also a wonderfully wise and reassuring resource for a mother-to-be.

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Meditations2Go Guided Audio Meditations CD Set 1 $14.99 Meditations2Go CD Set 1 features two full-length, fully immersive guided audio meditations (synchronized music and narration) on a single Audio CD. Track 1: “Restoring Balance and Clarity” (26:48 minutes). This guided audio meditation helps restore your natural calm and balance, emotionally, mentally, and physically, gathering in your strength, your energy and your clarity. It’s excellent as a ge…

The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First – The Simple Way to Defeat Depression, Overcome Anxiety, and Sharpen Your Mind $13.46 Broken brains go by many names — depression, anxiety, memory loss, brain fog, attention deficit disorder, autism, and dementia, to name a few — and show up in radically different ways from person to person, making each seem like a separate problem.But the truth is that these “diagnoses” are all the result of a few basic problems with our biology. Pinpoint these biological problems, fix them, and…

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Home Pregnancy Test

Home pregnancy tests measure the presence of a telltale hormone in your urine called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). HCG is a hormone found only in pregnant women. It is produced by cells in the uterus and is responsible for signaling the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone to help your fetus grow. Many home pregnancy tests claim to be 99 percent accurate on the day you miss your period. It most home pregnancy tests don’t consistently spot pregnancy this early, the tests are considered reliable when used according to package instructions one week after a missed period. The hormone is released in a pregnant woman’s urine.

There are two main types of pregnancy tests. Both are commonly used to detect pregnancy.

Home pregnancy tests are available at your local drugstore or pharmacy and at some large department stores. Blood pregnancy tests are performed by health care professionals in an office or a clinic. Home pregnancy tests are usually about 97% accurate, but this varies from brand to brand. The amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your body then increases rapidly over the next few weeks, doubling in amount about every two days. HCG can also be detected in your blood, around 10 days after you conceive, and your GP may advise you to have a blood test.Pregnancy blood tests are performed health clinic. They detect pregnancy by measuring hCG levels in your blood. The most sensitive test of pregnancy is best performed by a laboratory using a sample of your blood.

Blood tests performed at your clinic have a 99% accuracy rate and can detect pregnancy earlier than most urine tests. Blood tests can be performed 7 days after you ovulate and still provide accurate results. Some urine tests can be used on the first day that your period is due, however, it is unlikely that you will achieve that 97% accuracy rate if you test so early. The quantitative blood test detects pregnancy by measuring the exact amount of hCG in your bloodstream. It can also be used to detect how far along you are in your pregnancy. It does not measure your hCG levels, and only provides a yes or no answer as to whether or not you are pregnant. Home pregnancy tests only check hCG levels, not progesterone. They are completely different hormones.

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Juliet Cohen writes articles on pregnancy information and ovarian cyst. She also writes articles on women health.