Hormones at work

Egg cell development continues in the ovaries of the expectant mother It does. Meanwhile, the uterine lining, called endometrium, begins to thicken. has started. The purpose of this thickening is after fertilization occurs. It is to ensure that the embryo that will be formed can easily hold in the uterus. new This body is used to meet the needs of the developing creature. The blood flow in the part increases. At the end of this week, the developing egg hatches and It is excreted from the ovary. So ovulation occurs. During a menstrual period Only one egg is produced in a woman and it hatches.

Unlike fraternal twins and triplets Not just one egg, but more than one egg is laid. All these eggs If fertilized, multiple pregnancy occurs.