Ectopics and Fertility

What is an ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is a common, potentially life–threatening, condition affecting one in 100 pregnancies. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilised egg implants outside the cavity of the womb, usually in the fallopian tube. As the pregnancy grows, the fallopian tube stretches causing pain. If not treated quickly enough, the tube can burst, causing internal bleeding, which can lead to collapse and even death. What causes an ectopic pregnancy? Normally a fertilised egg travels from the ovary down the fallopian tube and implants into the wall of the womb six to seven days after fertilisation. In an ectopic pregnancy the egg does not travel to the uterus or womb but instead implants somewhere outside the womb, usually in one of the narrow fallopian tubes where it cannot develop properly. In most cases the exact cause of an ectopic pregnancy is unknown but it is often a result of some sort of damage to the fallopian tube. The tube may have ...

Q: What is an  Ectopic Pregnancy ? A: An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity and usually in the fallopian tube. Ectopic pregnancy is a common, potentially life–threatening, condition affecting one in 100 pregnancies. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilised egg implants outside the cavity of the womb, usually in the fallopian tube. As the pregnancy grows, the fallopian tube stretches causing pain. If not treated quickly enough, the tube can burst, causing internal bleeding, which can lead to collapse and even death Q: What are the  signs and symptoms  of ectopic pregnancy? A: Classic symptoms are one sided lower abdominal pain and light vaginal bleeding six to eight weeks after the last period. Others include feeling faint and weak, shoulder tip pains on lying down and pains on opening the bowels.

I loved this  article  and  felt  I had to  share  on my blog.......I feel hopeful when i  hear success stories of other women that were trying to conceive. It gives me hope and reminds me that my challenges can and will also end with a  success story. I especially love when I hear of celebs talking about their fertility struggles...This creates awareness and gets people talking about this reality...Hopefully someday, infertility will no longer be taboo.... !!! Getty Images We asked several women who got pregnant after infertility what they took away from the experience, and what they wish others knew. Here's what they had to say. LINDSEY MURRAY   October 15, 2015 Earlier this week, Chrissy Teigen announced on Instagram that she and husband, John Legend, are expecting their first child. (Yipee!) The announcement was extra special given that it came very soon after Teigen spoke out about her ...

As much as this question may appear normal for some women / couples, it can be quite upsetting for others struggling with infertility…. I hear this question way more times than I can care to remember and always wonder why people feel the need to ask….If I wanted to share,   I would and if I haven’t, then I would appreciate if people will just respect that and not mention it… In a society like Nigeria and probably many others, having children 9months right after the wedding is encouraged and even during the wedding ceremony, countless people pray for the upcoming celebration in 9months….When the 1st year passes, people will start making comments like are you still in the honeymoon phase? Best to get the babies out now so you can move on to other things….You know you are not getting any younger….You know its best to have kids when you are young so you can have the energy to play with them…. By the 2nd year, people will graduate to more annoying comments, ...

Missing a menstrual period, especially if you always had regular menstrual periods, is a significant event for most women especially women trying to conceive (TTC).... The first question you usually ask yourself is:  "Am I pregnant because I missed my period?" I found myself in this situation few months ago.... I was away on holiday with siblings........and I realised my period was late.. Taking out a notebook, I noted down all the symptoms:  * Sore Breasts:  Check * Cramps : Check * Late Period : Check * Headaches:  Check * Increased Sense of Smell:  Check * Increased Appetite:  Check * Exhaustion : Check * Nausea:  Check As I looked at my long list of symptoms, I almost rushed out to buy some baby clothes... ****I must be pregnant**** I thought to myself...and as usual, I started to sing to my unborn child(ren).... Many times, I would sit down and daydream.. ....Morning sickness, My belly getting b...

Reactions   Like   Reblog on Tumblr   Share   Tweet   Email When Jacqueline Hoy and her husband found out that they were expecting third and fourth children, these Australian parents were shocked. Neither had twins in the family, and after the initial surprise wore off, they began happily making plans for their expanding family. According to Jacqi, who is also mom to 8-year-old Lachlan and 2-year-old Edward, her third pregnancy was uncomplicated. The couple decided early on to name  their identical twins  Henry and William, and the boys were healthy at every doctor's visit. However, when Jacqui woke up one morning near  the end of her pregnancy , she knew something was different. At this point, Jacqui was 37 weeks pregnant, and the doctors planned to induce her in a few days. "I saw the boys two days earlier during a scan and they were kicking and had normal heartbeats," Jacqui told POPSUGAR. "There was absolutely no indicat...

I cannot believe it is already 2017....I am so thankful for life...So Blessed with a wonderful husband, family, and friends...I have been divinely favoured many times and am so grateful...Yes I am still trying to conceive and bring forth safely and that is a want and desire I have on a daily basis...But I am very thankful to be alive, for all I have and I know that 2017 is going to be an amazing and fruitful year.... To all our friends who read my blog, do follow me on: Instagram:  @beyondmyectopicandivf Twitter:     @beyondmyectopic I promise to be more consistent with my blogging this year and share with you my fertility journey and success...God is not a man that he should lie...His covenant with me is to be fruitful and multiply and that will surely come to pass....Amen!!! I hope 2017 has been great for you all so far and I hope that 2017 will be the best year for us all so far...!! Amen!!! Love God, Stay positive, Be Kind, and Love your Neighbou...