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]
Emva kuka 24 kuyaku 48 amahora ukukhulelwa kuqalile, kungaqinisekiswa ngokuthola ihomoni okuthiwa "wuphawu lokuqala " egazini likamama.