The process of a male gamete (sperm) fertilizing a female gamete (egg or ovum)
Sperm A male gamete or reproductive cell Can live for up to 5 days in a woman’s body.
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Reproduction
SpermA male gamete or reproductive cellCan live for up to 5 days in a woman’s body.
EggA female gamete or reproductive cellMust be fertilized 12-24 hours after it’s releasedn
ZygoteThe cell that is formed after an egg and a sperm are joined
ImplantationOccurs between the 7th and 14th day after fertilization
30%-40% of fertilized eggs do not implant
Miscarriage31% of confirmed pregnancies can end in miscarriage
50% of unconfirmed pregnancies can end in miscarriage
PregnancyPregnancy is a state in which a woman carries a fertilized egg inside her body.
Divided into 3 trimesters of fetal development
Blood volume increases by about 50%
Important things to remember during pregnancyHealthy diet
300-450 extra calories a dayNutrients: Vitamin A, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium and Iron
Avoidance of Alcohol and Drugs
Maintaining Physical Activity