Hormones in pregnancy

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Progesterone

- Prepares endometrium for implantation

- Maintains early stages of pregnancy

- Increases blood flow to womb

- Supports foetus'

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Oestrogen

- Enables uterus to respond to oxytocin when birthing

- Prepares body for feeding neonates

- Develops foetal organs

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Prolactin

- Stimulates milk production

- Triggers milk let down

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Relaxin

- Relaxes ligaments in pelvis

- Widens and softens cervix