As early as 24 to 48 hours after fertilization begins, pregnancy can be confirmed by detecting a hormone called "early pregnancy factor" in the mother's blood.[29]
Early Pregnancy Factor (EPF) Kusese mahora ama 24 ukuya kwama 48 ngemva kokuthoma ukumumatha (fertilization), ukukhulelwa kungafakazelwa ngokuzwa i- homoni elibizwa " ngebanga lokukhulelwa lokuthoma" ngaphakathi kweengazi zikamama.