In early pregnancy, the placenta produces human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG) to support the growth of the fetus. But are hCG levels higher if you’re having twins or multiples? The answer isn’t ...

When your prenatal health care provider talks about hCG, they're referring to human chorionic gonadotropin (aka "the pregnancy hormone"), which is produced by the placenta during pregnancy. The ...

Beta-hCG is a shorthand term for a blood test used to measure hCG levels in early pregnancy. Find out what these levels mean. Many pregnant people and those trying to conceive may have heard the term ...

Are your hCG levels fluctuating during pregnancy and not matching the charts you see online? It might feel worrying, but in ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MDMedically reviewed by Renita White, MD When your prenatal health care provider talks ...