Ectopic Pregnancy (+ 8 Natural Ways to Help Recovery)
An ectopic pregnancy is relatively uncommon, occurring in approximately 1 out of every 40 pregnancies. While miscarriage remains the most common complication early in a pregnancy, some research indicates that ectopic pregnancies may be on the rise. Researchers point to increasing STD rates as well as more women using assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilizations. (1) An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg fails to travel to the uterus, and it becomes implanted in the fallopian tube, cervix, ovary, myometrium or abdominal cavity. Overwhelmingly, the most common location for an ectopic pregnancy is in the fallopian tube. This is referred to as a tubal pregnancy. (2) As the embryo grows outside of the uterus, in can cause significant discomfort and pain, as well as severe internal bleeding that can result in death. While maternal mortality rates have been on the decline, ectopic pregnancies are still responsible for up to 6 percent of all m...