How Pregnancy Tests Have Evolved Throughout History

Although pregnancy tests looked a little different than the ones people use today, women have sought these tests dating back to ancient Egypt in 1350 B.C.

By Holly Barker
Jul 14, 2022 1:00 PMJul 14, 2022 1:01 PM
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Over three thousand years ago, ancient civilizations knew that pregnancy could alter the molecular make-up of urine. Since then, scientists have scrutinized, smelled, soaked, burned and boiled urine, all in an attempt to solve the uncertainty of conception. The pregnancy test has developed over time, but they all try to solve the same question: Am I pregnant?

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