Last week was the 1st week of pregnancy, and we provided detailed general information; in the 2nd week of pregnancy, just like last week, pregnancy has not yet occurred, but the expectant mother’s ovaries have developed and become ready for fertilization. This week, let us touch upon the father’s sperm cells.
What is a Sperm Cell?
A sperm cell is a tiny cell found in the male reproductive organs, measuring about one-hundredth of a millimeter, and is produced in the testes, which work like a factory. Sperm cells do not like heat and lose their function even at body temperature. For this reason, the Creator designed the sperm cells within the perfectly functioning testes and placed the testes in a sac outside the body. In this way, sperm cells are not harmed by body temperature and become ready for healthy fertilization.
In terms of shape, sperm cells resemble tadpoles. As is known, tadpoles are frog larvae with large heads, a very thin body, and a tail.
Following ejaculation, millions of sperm cells rush into the woman’s genital area to meet the egg cell. A great battle is fought during this journey—a battle won by the strong. After this struggle, only a thousand out of millions of sperm cells remain by the time they reach the genital tract. Out of these thousand strong sperm cells, only the strongest and fastest one will attach to the uterus, while the others lose the battle. On average, sperm can wait for 12 to 24 hours; therefore, the male should take this into account. When the woman’s egg cells develop, there must be sperm waiting ready in the fallopian tubes. Only in this way can pregnancy occur.
In the 2nd week of pregnancy, both the expectant mother and the father are ready. Now, union must take place. Did the mother conceive as a result of this union? The answer to this question lies in the 4th week of pregnancy. It will become clear after the delay of the menstrual period during the 4th week, followed by pregnancy tests conducted upon the first symptoms of pregnancy. Expectant parents who want a baby wait for this process with excitement. This period is approximately 10 days. In other words, an expectant mother whose period is delayed waits for 10 days and takes a pregnancy test. When the mother learns she is pregnant, she is approximately 5 or 6 weeks along.
