How can I save money on home pregnancy tests?

There are a number of ways you can save money when buying a pregnancy test kit. Here are our hot money-saving tips:

1. Shop at a supermarket.

2. Buy a test strip or card system where you collect urine in a sample cup and dip the tester into the cup - these are the cheapest sort of testers.

3. Buy in bulk - if you buy a pack of two (or three) testers, it will be a lot cheaper than buying two singles.

Many women find that they need to use two test kits; for example, if you test and get a negative result because the hCG levels are low, but your period still does not arrive, then you will want to test again in a about a week when the hCG levels have risen further and are detectable on the tester.

For this reason it is more economical to buy a double pack than it is to buy two singles. Also, be aware that these kits last for up to 3 years - the long expiry date therefore gives you lots of opportunities to use the second tester!