pregnancy: month by month

What hormone is produced by the blastocyst in the first month of pregnancy, which can be detected by a pregnancy test?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)

• Testosterone

What is the recommended daily intake of folic acid for a pregnant person once they are pregnant?

• 200 micrograms

• 400 micrograms

• 600 micrograms

• 800 micrograms

By the end of the third month of pregnancy, what is the approximate length of the baby?

• 1 inch (2.5 cm)

• 2 inches (5 cm)

• 4 inches (10 cm)

• 6 inches (15 cm)

What is the fine hair that appears on a baby's body during the second trimester called, and what is its primary role?

• Vellus hair; to regulate body temperature.

• Lanugo; to protect the fetus from damaging substances in amniotic fluid.

• Terminal hair; to provide insulation.

• Vernix; to lubricate the skin.