Pregnant after ectopic

[Rosieliveson]

Hi, I had an ectopic pregnancy last year. The tube it was growing in was removed. I had a positive pregnancy test this morning which is fantastic news but I am also freaking out. The whole ordeal with the ectopic was so awful, I just don't know if I could bear it again. I know I need to contact the epu at the hospital and I just wondered if anyone had any experience of pregnancy after ectopic. I'm not sure what tests or procedures happen next.
Thanks in advance

Hi Lorellia,

Congrats on the pregnancy! I pray that everything will be fine.

Unfortunately, i had my blood test yday after calling 111 as the cramps were getting bad which resulted in my hcg levels being very low. Meaning it may be an ectopic or miscarriage.

I had some mild spotting when i initially found out i was pregnant and thought it was implantion bleeding. Im not so sure now. The hospital refused to scan me so i guess ill have to wait

Please dont let this scare you, im hoping everything will work out for you and hopefully me in the future.

Keep us posted xx

Hi AD1986
I’m so sorry, your pregnancy isn’t continuing. It must be frustrating not to be offered the scan so you have an idea whether it was an ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage. I hope these next few weeks go as well as they can and you can begin the process of healing.

I phoned epu last weekend and was offered bloods but by that time the pains had become less frequent and the pressure I was experiencing had disappeared.

Given the situation regarding COVID, I decided to wait for the scan and monitor my symptoms in the meantime. The scan was brought forward to 2nd June.

I get the odd pain in my lower right abdomen but nothing major. I’m not looking beyond this scan - I haven’t even registered this pregnancy with the central booking system - as last time emotionally I felt it was a massive loss as I had started to imagine life with a new baby. I am happy however to have this chance and pray everything will be alright on the scan.

Please take care, and thank you for your honest post and words of reassurance.

Xx