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Mumnets people how about an 'Ectopic pregnancy' board?

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memoo · 10/06/2008 19:52

I know we have one for Miscarriage but as a women who has had an ectopic pregnancy I do often feel that the miscarriage board isn't the right place to post. there are a lot of issues relating to ectopics that don't apply to women who have had a miscarriage. For many women who have an ectopic pregnancy there is damaged caused that can hinder future conception, I for example lost a fallopian tube and my other one was damaged meaning that I will find it very hard to get pregnant again. I could write a big list of issues relating to ectopic pregnancy but don't want to waffle!

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memoo · 11/06/2008 12:28

Thanks for your suport Belgo, So sorry to hear about your miscarriages x

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belgo · 11/06/2008 12:04

Actually that's a good idea - I have had miscarriages myself, and I have friends who have had ectopic pregnancies. What we've been through is very different. My early miscarriages were very 'natural' processes, needing no medical treatment, compared to my friends who nearly died because of their ectopic pregnancies.

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memoo · 10/06/2008 21:44

I have posted on the ectopic pregnany trust boards, and while i have found them to be really informative there is a much friendlier feeling on mumsnet.

Also women tend to go and look the EPT site after they have had an ectopic. One of the things I feel is important, is to educate all women about this subject. If all women where well informed about the signs and symptoms they may seek medical advice sooner. Instead many women have no idea what is wrong with them and the first time they realise its something serious is when they collaspe.

I was lucky that when this happened to me I had my friend with me, but this isn't always the case, sadly an average of 5 women die in this country every year because of an ectopic pregnancy. These deaths would have been easily preventable if medical treatment had been given earlier. Husbands are left without wives, children are left without mothers.

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NigellaTheUndomesticGoddess · 10/06/2008 21:31

good idea. while the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust site is just fantastic there are perhaps ladies who are already comfortable here.

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memoo · 10/06/2008 21:28

Thanks Rachel, that would be great

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rachel(mumsnet) · 10/06/2008 20:50

We'll certainly add this to the list of things to discuss at our next meeting and get back to you. In the meantime, if you feel strongly about this, please do add your comments to this thread.

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memoo · 10/06/2008 20:20

There are a lot of us who've had an ectopic, and it can be a very traumatic experience, one that can haunt you for a long time afterwards.

Dropdead, I had a very similar experience to you, I collasped because mine had rupture, had to be rushed in to theatre for emergency surgery, opened right up so like you had a massive scar, had lots of internal bleeding and nearly died.

The scary thing is that women still die in this country because of ectopic pregnancy. There are signs and symptoms that I had no idea about but that I think women should be made aware of because being informed can ultimately save lives.

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ScaryHairy · 10/06/2008 20:01

I think it is a good idea.

The Ectopic Trust website has been really useful, but sometimes I have really silly questions and I reckon I would feel less of a numpty posting them on MN - I just never know where to post them.

B1977 · 10/06/2008 19:58

That's a good idea, although have to say I would recommend www.ectopic.org.uk for good information and advice. I am sad to see on mumsnet how many of us have had ectopics.

Dropdeadfred · 10/06/2008 19:58

I had an ectopic pregnancy recently. It was missed by the EPU scan at 7 weeks...therefore my tube ruptured and had to be removed. I lost 2 pints of blood internally and apparently could have died. They couldn't perform the op via keyhole so I had a full scar like a c-section. I'm still traumatised by it all. I think the board would be a good source of comfort/support.

I'm sorry you had to experience an ectopic too.