Pregnancy Test

If life is a series of tests, Mandy Keeling just hit the mother lode. 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 trashcan, because I got the job. And if I can avoid him via text messaging for the next nine months of free 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. . .

Expecting moms have plenty of weird and blush-worthy questions they’d rather not ask their doctors: “Is it okay to get a bikini wax?” “Can my baby cry in the womb?” “Why have I gained so much weight?” The Pregnancy Test turns these questions and others into a delightful multiple-choice guessing game, complete with carefully researched and informative responses to the wildest and most outrageous concerns. Authors Melissa Heckscher and Dr. Emily Sikking test readers’ knowledge of everything from fetal development to labor and delivery—and along the way, you’ll learn why pregnant women should stay off roller coasters and go easy on caffeine. The perfect gift for new moms (and a terrific refresher course for seasoned veterans), The Pregnancy Test answers everything you’ve ever wondered while expecting.

"If you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, this guide is for you! Having a baby can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a time of uncertainty. Many parents have questions and concerns as they face all the changes that pregnancy brings. With advice coming from everyone, it's tough to know who to listen to. That's why having accurate information is so important! This guide will help you to make good decisions about how to take care of yourself before, during and after your pregnancy"--Page 1.

Meet Sarah, a young woman eagerly trying to conceive. After months of anticipation, she nervously takes a home pregnancy test, her heart pounding with anticipation. As she waits for the result, Sarah reflects on the countless stories she's heard about the accuracy of these tests. According to recent statistics, over 99% of home pregnancy tests are accurate when used correctly. However, Sarah can't help but wonder about the reliability of these tests and what signs she should look for to confirm her pregnancy. What You'll Learn From This eBook: In "Am I Pregnant? Your Complete Guide to Understanding Pregnancy Tests and Symptoms," readers like Sarah will discover a comprehensive exploration of early pregnancy signs, the accuracy of home pregnancy tests, and how soon one can take a pregnancy test for reliable results. This eBook delves into the nuances of missed periods versus pregnancy, understanding implantation bleeding, interpreting faint lines and evaporation lines on pregnancy tests, and identifying the causes of false positive and false negative results. With insights on pregnancy test sensitivity levels, comparisons of different test brands, and the reliability and effectiveness of these tests, readers will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the journey of early pregnancy detection with clarity and peace of mind.

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. In the 1970s, the invention of the home pregnancy test changed what it means to be pregnant. For the first time, women could use a technology in the privacy of their own homes that gave them a yes or no answer. That answer had the power to change the course of their reproductive lives, and it chipped away at a paternalistic culture that gave gynecologists-the majority of whom were men-control over information about women's bodies. However, while science so often promises clear-cut answers, the reality of pregnancy is often much messier. Pregnancy Test explores how the pregnancy test has not always lived up to the fantasy that more information equals more knowledge. Karen Weingarten examines the history and cultural representation of the pregnancy test to show how this object radically changed sex and pregnancy in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in the The Atlantic.

Time is on your side—smart money management forMillennials Smart is the New Rich: Money Guide for Millennials is aninteractive, step-by-step guide to all things money. From credit,student debt, savings, investing, taxes, and mortgages, CNN's chiefbusiness correspondent Christine Romans shows this newestgeneration of earners how to build wealth. You'll learn theold-fashioned approach that leads to a healthier financiallifestyle, and open the door on a straightforward conversationabout earning, saving, spending, growing, and protecting yourmoney. You'll learn how to invest in the stock market or buy ahome, even if you are still paying off student loan debt. Romansoffers expert insight on the "New Normal," and why the rules of thecredit bubble—the one you were raised in—no longerapply. Checklists and quizzes help solidify your understanding, andpave the way for you to start putting these new skills intoaction. For thirty years, the financial rules for life revolved aroundabundant credit at the ready. A quick look around makes it obviousthat those rules no longer work, and Millennials just now coming ofage and entering the workforce need a new plan to build a solidfinancial foundation and healthy money habits. This book puts youon the right track, with step-by-step help and expert guidance. Learn what you should ask yourself before spending anymoney Revisit some old money rules that are actually good habits See simple rules for managing student debt Learn how to talk about money with friends, dates, andparents Find out what makes a Millennial successful in theworkforce The economy is out of recession and growing, but many youngpeople feel left out of the recovery. It's why smart spending,saving, and debt management is so critical right now for them. Asmart money plan is no longer a "nice to have" extra, it'smandatory. Smart is the New Rich: Money Guide forMillennials is your guide on how to use time and some goodmoney manners to build wealth.

100 years of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin: Reviews and New Perspectives is a collection of articles written by some of the world’s leading experts on the pregnancy hormone and cancer marker hCG. In 2019 it is difficult to ignore the effect that our understanding of hCG has had on the lives of millions of people worldwide. The hCG immunoassay, in one form or another, is now one of the most common medical tests conducted and is often the first indication that a mother-to-be is pregnant. Not only a marker of pregnancy, hCG is utilized in the diagnosis and monitoring in oncology and presents a potential target for novel cancer therapeutics. 100 years ago, in 1919, Hirose was demonstrating gonadotropic functions which resulted from a chorionic factor. Over the last century this factor has become defined as hCG and more recently explored as not one molecule but a group of molecules with variable structure and variable functions in both pregnancy and cancer. hCG is a multi-faceted molecule that has clinical and therapeutic implications but can be a challenging topic for researchers and physicians alike. This text covers the different structures and functions of hCG exploring the genes and evolution of the molecule, the different protein and glycosylation structures which can exist and their effect on structure, detection and quantification. 100 Years of hCG is not an attempt to recount the history of every publication on hCG, but rather a collection of reviews and new perspectives by "hCG-ologists", the term used by Hussa to describe biochemists working on HCG in the first book written on the topic over 30 years ago. Some of the authors have been around a while, some not so long, but others are just beginning their journey with a most beguiling molecule. Provides updated information on a complex and changing subject in five sections Reviews historical perspectives and developments over the last 100 years Includes novel insights into the structure, function and detection of hCG in pregnancy and cancer Includes chapters on the use of mass spectrometry to detect and quantify hCG as well as traditional immunoassays and over the counter pregnancy tests Describes the role of hCG in pregnancy, endometrial receptivity and embryo implantation and the use in fertility treatment Addresses the specific hyperglycosylated hCG test that can distinguish a normal term from a failing pregnancy and also screen for preeclampsia and gestational hypertension in pregnancy as well as its use as a marker and treatment target in cancer. Includes chapters on the development and use of hCG vaccines Includes a section on hCG and in subunits in cancer