CE Pregnancy & Hormones - Nursing CEU

<body> <p><FONT color=#ff0000 >(5 contact hours for $15)</FONT></p> <p><font size="4">Pregnancy is considered to be a <strong>major</strong> endocrine event. Hormones are responsible for most of the maternal physiological changes of pregnancy. Though estrogen and progesterone are the main hormones involved in pregnancy changes, there are other important factors and hormones to be considered. Not only the mother, but the fetus and the combined "fetal/maternal unit" produce and secrete hormones.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Hormonal changes are essential in meeting the nutritional needs of the growing fetus. The fetus needs steadily increasing supplies of maternal glucose, amino acids and lipids. Hormonal changes help control this process. </font></p> This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them.</p> </body>