pregnancy

• What is the first step in the process of pregnancy?

  Ovulation
• What is the second step in the process of pregnancy?

  Sexual Intercourse
• What is the third step in the process of pregnancy?

  Fertilisation
• What is the fourth step in the process of pregnancy?

  Implantation
• What is the fifth step in the process of pregnancy?

  Conception
• What is the role of OESTROGEN in the female body?

  It is responsible for the development and functioning of the female sex organs and helps control the menstrual cycle
• What is the function of OXYTOCIN?

  It is important in starting the process of labour and makes the uterus start to contract
• What is PROGESTERONE known as?

  The pregnancy hormone
• How does PROGESTERONE assist in pregnancy?

  It helps prepare the uterus to receive the fertilised egg and maintain a state of pregnancy
• What is the role of PROLACTIN?

  It is responsible for producing the milk for breastfeeding
• What do home pregnancy tests check for?

  The presence of a hormone called gonadotropin
• What is an ectopic pregnancy?

  It occurs when a fertilised egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus
• Do identical twins share a placenta?

  Yes, identical twins share the same placenta
• Do non-identical twins share a placenta?

  No, non-identical twins have separate placentas