Beth has just had an ultrasound and is devastated to learn that although the placental membranes have grown, the embryonic disk has not.Given what you know about the survival rate of zygotes, although Beth is understandably distressed, should she be surprised?

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The survival rate of zygotes is indeed low, with about 25 percent not progressing past the early stages of development. This is a natural part of human reproduction, where many zygotes do not develop into embryos or fetuses, often due to genetic abnormalities or other factors.

Beth Has Just Had an Ultrasound and Is Devastated to Learn