Hormone changes in pregnancy

Question 1

Estrogen

Answer 1

Aid FA, C synth n liver
CV changes
RAAS stimulation
Increase cortisol
Diabetogenic (increase glucose for fetus)

Form electrical connections to prepare uterus for birth
Cervical softening

Question 2

Progesterone

Answer 2

Suppress maternal immune response to fetal/placental AG
Substrate or fetal GC, MC production
Maintain pregnancy (CL, placenta)

Breast growth
RAAS, TV increase

Question 3

hPL

Answer 3

Maternal lipolysis => increase FFA for fetus
Diabetogenic

Angiogenesis of fetal/placental vessels