Ectopic Pregnancy is a life threatening EMERGENCY
The expected home of a fertilized egg that becomes a baby is the womb
For different reasons,some of these fertilized eggs(babies) never make it to the womb
Any pregnancy outside the womb is an ECTOPIC
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The expected home of a fertilized egg that becomes a baby is the womb
For different reasons,some of these fertilized eggs(babies) never make it to the womb
Any pregnancy outside the womb is an ECTOPIC
#NaijaOBGYNdoctor
In ectopics, pregnancy can stay in the woman's tube, ovaries, lining of/within any part of the tummy etc
As the pregnancy grows, it becomes bigger than the space it is occupying & can rupture/burst leading the severe blood loss or death of the women in some cases.
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As the pregnancy grows, it becomes bigger than the space it is occupying & can rupture/burst leading the severe blood loss or death of the women in some cases.
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This is why EARLY Ultrasound scan is a MUST for every pregnant woman so the location of pregnancy can be confirmed.
If picked early, life saving managment can start
When did you do your first scan in your pregnancy?
Have you ever had/seen an ectopic pregnancy?
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If picked early, life saving managment can start
When did you do your first scan in your pregnancy?
Have you ever had/seen an ectopic pregnancy?
#gynaeclinic
