An ectopic pregnancy is a complication in pregnancy where the embryo attaches itself outside the uterine cavity. These pregnancies rarely result in a viable fetus and are highly dangerous and life-threatening to the mother. The vast majority of ectopic pregnancies involve the Fallopian tube, and these are called tubal pregnancies, however, implantation can also take place in the ovaries, cervix, and abdomen.
Recommended Resources
Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago
Contains ultrasound pictures of tubal pregnancies as well as information about the anomaly, its diagnosis, and the treatment of such pregnancies.
http://www.advancedfertility.com/ectopic.htm
Baby Center - Ectopic Pregnancy
The Baby Center web site provides information on ectopic pregnancy, including symptoms, at-risk patient details, and other FAQs.
http://www.babycenter.ca/pregnancy/complications/ectopic/
The Ectopic Pregnancy Foundation is a non-profit organization which provides information about the condition, including symptoms, causes, treatments, support, statistics, etc.
http://www.ectopicpregnancyfoundation.org
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust is a non-profit organization which provides information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment; complete with a message board.
http://www.ectopic.org/
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust is a non-profit organisation providing information and other educational resources for women at-risk for ectopic pregnancy.
http://www.ectopic.org.uk/
