Related to this action, progesterone. 1  Decreases sensitivity to oxytocin. 2  Oxytocin (a hormone from the posterior pituitary) increases the frequency and strength of uterine contractions. 3  During late pregnancy, the progesterone level may drop to 250 mg/day.
Swamp Walks. One of the wildest and most wonderful aspects to hiking in Florida is the availability of swamp walks through many habitats in Florida. These watery wades immerse you in habitats found nowhere else on earth.
A swamp is a type of wetland where trees are common. Swamps are similar to marshes because both have soils that are rich in minerals. Marshes, however, have grasses instead of trees. The wetlands known as swamps are similar to marshes.