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You did not discuss implantation. My impression is that implantation is the sine qua non of establishing a pregnancy. I also understand, perhaps mistakenly, that it is not automatic and that it frequently fails resulting in death of the embryo and no pregnancy. I would appreciate your comments.

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Yes, implantation is a necessary step. Implantation failure is often a problem with the embryo (such as aneuploidy) but it can also result from problems with the mother's uterus.

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I'd be interested to know the stats on miscarriage vs. gestational week. For example, what's the probability a fetus will make it to full term past 13 weeks?

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According to this: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322634#miscarriage-rates-by-week

it looks like about 96-98% of fetuses that make it to 13 weeks will be born alive. (If you're specifically asking about full term birth you'd have to subtract the rate of premature birth though.)

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omggg! yay about the post!! Although, I wish you posted this before the election because, I have a feeling, some people didn't realize what they were voting against...

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