Why hcg increases in pregnancy?

Question

Got my beta hcg done twice and the number went up a lot. Doc said its good but i didnt fully understand why it keeps rising. Just curious to know what it actually means.

Bhagya Sahu · Answer

HCG is just nature's way of keeping the pregnancy secure in those early months. Try not to stress about the exact numbers as long as your scans are going well.

Sharada Pal · Answer

It's the hormone that supports your pregnancy and tells your body to stop periods. Don't waste time checking blood levels daily unless your doctor specifically asked you to.

Chintamani Gokhale · Answer

HCG increases because it is the hormone that supports the baby's development in the early weeks.

Sarla Raman · Answer

Since I had PCOS, I was always tracking my HCG levels with a lot of anxiety. It increases to support the baby's growth, but always let your doctor interpret the numbers.

Aarti Thakur · Answer

I read that it's the pregnancy hormone that helps the baby grow safe inside us. It is so amazing how our bodies change.

Smita Mandal · Answer

HCG is made by the placenta after implantation, and it doubles every 48 hours to help the baby grow. It is also what makes the home pregnancy test positive!

Shilpi Desai · Answer

My doctor told me HCG rises rapidly in the first trimester to nourish the pregnancy. It's also the main culprit behind our morning sickness, but it gets better!