By the Miro Fertility editorial team · Updated 23 September 2026
Nothing you buy changes the outcome of a transfer. The point of this list is to make the two weeks a bit more bearable: rest, distraction, and a pregnancy test for the right day.
Quick picks
Testing on the day your clinic tells you to
Getting worries out of your head and onto paper
Evenings that drag
Progesterone-disturbed sleep
Don't test early. The hCG trigger shot can give a false positive for up to about two weeks, and testing early can give a false negative. Your clinic's blood test (beta hCG) on the date they give you is the one that counts.
Best for: Testing on the day your clinic tells you to
Having tests at home means no late-night pharmacy runs — but read the caution below before you use one.
What to look for
Best for: Getting worries out of your head and onto paper
Many people find that writing worries down makes the wait feel more manageable.
What to look for
Best for: Evenings that drag
Absorbing, low-effort activities keep you off symptom-searching forums.
What to look for
Best for: Progesterone-disturbed sleep
Progesterone often makes sleep lighter. Blocking out light helps you stay asleep.
What to look for
Wait for your clinic's beta hCG date. If you want to test at home, do it no earlier than that day.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or clinic before using anything during treatment, pregnancy or recovery. See our editorial policy for how we make money.
