Together with estrogen, progesterone: 1  Develops the uterine endometrium, or lining of the uterus, to prepare it for implantation. 2  Affects the metabolism, promoting fat deposition. 3  Maternal stores of body fat provide a reserve of energy for pregnancy and lactation. 4  Prepares breasts for lactation.
Swan-Ganz catheterization is the passing of a thin tube (catheter) into the right side of the heart and the arteries leading to the lungs. It is done to monitor the heart's function and blood flow. This test is most often done in persons who are very ill. How the Test is Performed
Popular regional beers in Western Australia include Swan and Emu. The Swan Brewery is located in Perth, an area near the Swan River and Swan Valley. The Swan beers to note are Swan Draught and Swan Stout. Emu Brewery was also located in Perth along the Swan River until it was bought out by Swan Brewery.