Preparing for Baby: hCG Levels, Ultrasounds & Health Signs

Healthy pregnancy indicators include rising hCG levels and specific hormonal shifts in progesterone and estrogen. Understanding different types of ultrasounds and the impact of early exercise helps parents prepare for a safe delivery.

HCG & Bodybuilding

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Rick Rockwell

Human chorionic gonadotropin, called hCG for short, is a hormone used by bodybuilders to improve results during anabolic-androgenic steroid use. The hormone is produced by the placenta of a pregnant female and is essential for healthy pregnancy in humans.