Phrases with «placental hormones»

Placental hormones are substances produced by the placenta, which is an organ that develops during pregnancy. These hormones play an important role in supporting the growth of the baby, regulating the mother's body changes, and preparing the mother for breastfeeding. Full definition

placental hormones

Sentences with «placental hormones»

The increased risk for gestational diabetes in a multiples pregnancy appears to be a result of the two placentas increasing the resistance to insulin, increased placental size, and an elevation in placental hormones. (americanpregnancy.org)
From around 20 weeks, placental hormones cause insulin resistance in the mother's cells. (midwifethinking.com)
«Increased knowledge of placental hormones and their relationships to the baby's health may one day improve our ability to detect fetal abnormalities earlier in pregnancy,» she said. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «placental hormones»

Sentences with «placental hormones»

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