Because progesterone and estrogen are needed throughout pregnancy,the corpus luteum is maintained until the baby is born.

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The corpus luteum is crucial in the early stages of pregnancy as it produces progesterone to maintain the uterine lining, but it is not maintained until the baby is born. Instead, its function is taken over by the placenta usually by the end of the first trimester (around 10-12 weeks of pregnancy).

Because Progesterone and Estrogen Are Needed Throughout Pregnancy,the Corpus Luteum