You bought the test, peed, waited three minutes and now it’s (finally!) the moment of truth… but, uh, is that really a positive? Results can be pretty tricky to read — especially when you’ve got a faded line or a kinda-there plus sign. See real women’s positive tests pictures. We’ve got the scoop on the most popular brands (and their price ranges).
1 Image: Alyssa719The Test: First Response Early Response
When she tested: 3.5 weeks after ovulation
Why she picked it: “I used First Response Early Response since the information I found online said it was ranked highest for accuracy as a super early test.” - Alyssa H.
Price range: $9 to $17 (depending on the pack)
2 Image: RachaelWThe Test: EPT Pregnancy Test
When she tested: 3 to 4 weeks after ovulation
Why she picked it: “I used an EPT for my first pregnancy and trusted it for my second. The line is barely visible — but even a barely visible line counts!” — Rachael W.
Price range: $10 to $26 (depending on the pack)
3 Image: camichael84The Test: Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Test
When she tested: 8 days after ovulation
Why she picked it: “I was really nervous about the test being wrong so I just wanted something simple that would tell me ‘Pregnant’ or ‘Not Pregnant’.” - Camille R.
Price range: $7 to $28 (depending on the pack)
4 Image: shimmer475The Test: First Response Rapid Result
When she tested: 14 days after ovulation
Why she picked it: “I actually meant to buy the First Response Early Result tests instead of the First Response Rapid Result, but turns out they worked just the same.” - Betsy D.
Price range: $9 to $18 (depending on the pack)
5 Image: kboydbowmanThe Test: Clearblue PLUS Pregnancy Test
When she tested: 12 days after ovulation
Why she picked it: “I really liked how it had a plus for pregnant and a negative for not pregnant. It just looked like it was way easier to read than the other types on the market.” - Marissa K.
Price range: $8 to $19 (depending on the pack)
6 Image: WashingtonQueenThe Test: Wondfo Pregnancy Test Strips
When she tested: 10 days after ovulation
Why she picked it: “A friend recommended them, so we had them on hand. They were also cheap and inexpensive to buy — 25 came in a pack at Amazon.com !” - Maya B.
Price range: $10 to $37 (depending on the pack)
7 Image: MrsSparklebottomThe Test: New Choice Pregnancy Test
When she tested: 12 days after ovulation
Why she picked it: “New Choice tests always get pretty good reviews and to be honest, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money.” - Ashley O.
Price range: $6 to $10 (depending on the pack)
8 Image: TexasTwinMomThe Test: Clearblue Advanced Pregnancy Test with Weeks Estimator
When she tested: 12 days later
Why she picked it: “It was the newest test on the market so we just had to try it! And I used Clearblue on earlier pregnancies so I trusted the results. Loved how easy it was to use and read!” - Amy T.
Price range: $10 to $20 (depending on the pack)