By JustMommies staff

What is hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)? Human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, is produced during pregnancy. It can be detected by a blood test around eight to eleven days past ovulation. HCG maintains the corpus luteum, which is responsible for progesterone production in early pregnancy. Progesterone
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By Laura Leavitt

Here are some details on what low progesterone can mean.
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By Patty Malowney

Learn more about luteal phase defect and its affect on the process of getting pregnant.
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By Patty Malowney

Learn more about luteal phase defect and its affect on the process of getting pregnant.
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By JustMommies staff

What is progesterone? Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovaries that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy. It is first produced by the corpus luteum in the ovaries and later is maintained by the placenta What does progesterone do? Helps to regulate the menstrual cycle. Prepares the lining of
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By JustMommies staff

A baby is considered premature if he is born before 37 weeks. According to the March of Dimes, 1 in 8 births are considered premature or preterm. There are a few things that put a woman at higher risk of going into labor prematurely. These include a diagnosis of incompetent cervix, uterine abnormalities,
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By JustMommies staff

A baby is considered premature if he is born before 37 weeks. According to the March of Dimes, 1 in 8 births are considered premature or preterm. There are a few things that put a woman at higher risk of going into labor prematurely. These include a diagnosis of incompetent cervix, uterine abnormalities,
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By Laura Leavitt

Your body's reactions can be confusing to understand.
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By Laura Leavitt

Your body's reactions can be confusing to understand.
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By Laura Leavitt

Your body's reactions can be confusing to understand.
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