Ectopic pregnancy loss

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This is a poem I wrote when I got home from the hospital. I went in for a scan but to my absolute dismay, I found out my precious baby wasn't inside my womb. This was the second time I got pregnant, only 16 months prior I had lost my first baby to miscarriage..

Pregnancy loss

August 1st is ectopic pregnancy awareness day. An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the pregnancy implants in a location other than the uterus. This is often in the fallopian tube, but can be in other areas as well. This type of pregnancy is not viable. If left untreated, it can be extremely dangerous to the mother. Ectopic pregnancies cannot be relocated. They often have to be treated by surgery or with methotrexate. After having an ectopic, your risk of having another increases. If yo...

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I experienced a miscarriage during my first pregnancy and this quote really spoke to me. <3

October is miscarriage, pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. 1 in 4 women have exprienced this loss.

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After a pregnancy loss, we are expected to "go back to normal" and pretend like we are the same self we used to be. It's okay to do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Whether that is spending time with family and friends or taking the distance you need from unsupportive people. It's okay to say no to the baby shower and to not want to be around babies or pregnant women. You don't need to feel guilty about this. It's okay to be angry, to be sad, to feel everything you are…

Self discover and educate yourself through this beautifully designed Salpingectomy illustration. © Designs By Duvet Days / All Rights Reserved

A woman in my ectopic pregnancy support group wrote this and it describes exactly what I went through with both my ectopic pregnancies. People need to be aware of ectopic pregnancy and be an advocate for themselves. Ectopic pregnancy will kill your baby and can kill you. Doctor's aren't always right and by the time they figure it out, you end up being rushed to surgery for a procedure to save your life and end your baby's chance at life. For my angel babies lost on 04/19/13 and 01/29/14

I am recovering from an ectopic pregnancy loss and the PTSD from the experience, so I wrote a poem to gain strength and acceptance. Peace and hope. By Justine Iaboni.

My story with ectopic pregnancy. I share what the signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are. I share what it was like to experience an ectopic pregnancy.

Your Pregnancy Loss Matters

I know I’ve been updating you throughout my ectopic pregnancy but I’ve decided to write a summary blog post about my methotrexate experience as a reference for anyone who might be going…

The story of one woman's ectopic pregnancy and steps she took to heal her body after her surgery. Her recommendations for healing from an ectopic pregnancy.

by Nicolette Shipley