Ectopic pregnancy

[CCGirl]

My understanding is that not all ectopic pregnancies are also tubal pregnancies (eg the embryo could attatch elsewhere in the abdominal cavity). In the case that the ep will not automatically kill or seriously harm the mother (as in tubal pregnancies), I see little reason for abortion and lots of reason for good prenatal care.

In cases of tubal pregnancies, I vote that the pregnancy be aborted, in order to save the life we can (the mother's).

Rachel

I had an EP a few years ago. The embryo was attached to my right ovary. Any attachment except in the uterus will kill the mother.

 

[flicka]

My understanding is that not all ectopic pregnancies are also tubal pregnancies (eg the embryo could attatch elsewhere in the abdominal cavity). In the case that the ep will not automatically kill or seriously harm the mother (as in tubal pregnancies), I see little reason for abortion and lots of reason for good prenatal care.

Can a fetus grow and be born if attached somewhere within the abdominal cavity and not within the uterus? If so, how? And won't that growth effect whatever organ it's attached to?

Please, tell me what you know because I'm really curious.

 

[CCGirl]

Can a fetus grow and be born if attached somewhere within the abdominal cavity and not within the uterus? If so, how? And won't that growth effect whatever organ it's attached to?

Please, tell me what you know because I'm really curious.

No, it can not. What was attached to my ovary finally ruptured, at about 6 weeks, with the accompanying agony and rush to hospital/surgery. Even with this quick response, I barely registered a BP.

 

[kopilo]

If anyone badges someone because that person has had or considering an EP, they should be ashamed of themselves, it is hard enough when someone losses a (wanted) pregnancy.

 

[Robinsegg]

Can a fetus grow and be born if attached somewhere within the abdominal cavity and not within the uterus? If so, how? And won't that growth effect whatever organ it's attached to?

Please, tell me what you know because I'm really curious.

There was a poster on here some months ago who said it was possible for an embryo to implant somewhere else and be carried to term. All I'm saying is that when the pregnancy does not threaten the mother's life (as it did in CCGirl's experience), I would see that pregancy as any other in the respect to its' termination.

Rachel

 

[gracefaith]

Ectopic pregnancies are a tragedy. It is just so sad all the way around. I feel so bad for mothers that lose their babies this way.

Given there is zero chance of survival for the baby and serious risk to the mom, I think that an ectopic pregnancy should be regarded as an incomplete miscarriage - a case where the body needs medical intervention in order to safetly recover. An operation to remove a ectopic pregnancy is no different than a d&c performed to prevent infection in the case of an incomplete miscarriage. It is not, IMO, to be considered at all the same as an elective abortion. When your life is at stake, doing something to save it is no longer an 'elective'. It's a necessity.

My sympathies go out to all mothers who have lost their babies.

 

[Robinsegg]

Ectopic pregnancies are a tragedy. It is just so sad all the way around. I feel so bad for mothers that lose their babies this way.

Given there is zero chance of survival for the baby and serious risk to the mom, I think that an ectopic pregnancy should be regarded as an incomplete miscarriage - a case where the body needs medical intervention in order to safetly recover. An operation to remove a ectopic pregnancy is no different than a d&c performed to prevent infection in the case of an incomplete miscarriage. It is not, IMO, to be considered at all the same as an elective abortion. When your life is at stake, doing something to save it is no longer an 'elective'. It's a necessity.

My sympathies go out to all mothers who have lost their babies.

Absolutely agreed!
Rachel

 

[TeddyKGB]

There was a poster on here some months ago who said it was possible for an embryo to implant somewhere else and be carried to term.

Successful abdominal pregnancies are not unheard of, but the only cases of viability I have come across are thus far anecdotal (example). That article leaves me with many questions, namely why C-section was a 'day-of' decision. Did they think a fetus outside the womb could be delivered vaginally?

 

[wanderingone]

Successful abdominal pregnancies are not unheard of, but the only cases of viability I have come across are thus far anecdotal (example). That article leaves me with many questions, namely why C-section was a 'day-of' decision. Did they think a fetus outside the womb could be delivered vaginally?

Well according to the article the doctors didn't know until day of delivery that it WAS an ectopic pregnancy so there was no reason to plan for something other than a vaginal delivery. I think there are quite a few medical details missing there.