In early pregnancy, the placenta produces a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to support the growth of the fetus. It's called the "pregnancy hormone" because it's only produced during ...

In early pregnancy, the placenta produces human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG) to support the growth of the fetus. But are hCG levels higher if you’re having twins or multiples? The answer isn’t ...

In the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, your hCG levels typically double about every 2 to 3 days. If you’re at risk for miscarriage, you’re more likely to have hCG levels that don’t double or decrease.

Arguably, the most nerve-wracking part of the IVF process is the fabled “Two Week Wait.” If you’re new to IVF and are unfamiliar with this moniker, the two week wait is the period between the embryo ...