Dear Vailg,
Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy,
After an ectopic pregnancy, finding we are pregnant again can be a mix of emotions and I can completely understand your feeling nervous. It is perfectly normal to feel scared after the ordeal you have endured. It is a nerve-wracking time and you have a friend here who understands how you are feeling.
Speaking from UK medical practice and standards, usually doctors carry out an internal transvaginal scan at around six weeks with subsequent pregnancies after an ectopic. This is because there is a reasonable chance of seeing an embryo around this six week mark. We advise that you contact your local EPU as soon as possible to book in for your early scan and do remind them of your previous ectopic pregnancy.
If you cannot self refer, speak to your Dr who will be able to refer you.
Whilst I do not wish to alarm you, I do have to remind you that if you experience any unusual bleeding, abdominal pain, shoulder tip pain, bladder or bowel problems or feel dizzy and unwell, please seek urgent medical advice.
Sending much love and positive thoughts,
Karen x
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