Sperm A male gamete or reproductive cell Can live for up to 5 days in a woman’s body.

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Reproduction

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Reproduction

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SpermA male gamete or reproductive cellCan live for up to 5 days in a woman’s body.

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EggA female gamete or reproductive cellMust be fertilized 12-24 hours after it’s releasedn

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ZygoteThe cell that is formed after an egg and a sperm are joined

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ImplantationOccurs between the 7th and 14th day after fertilization

30%-40% of fertilized eggs do not implant

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Miscarriage31% of confirmed pregnancies can end in miscarriage

50% of unconfirmed pregnancies can end in miscarriage

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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%

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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