Hi all I had an ectopic in may I just did a test yesterday and this morning and it came back pregnant 1-2 weeks. What do I do now do I have to go straight to hospital how do I get referred? Now slightly anxious don’t want to be devastated all over again. I haven’t told my husband but he has seen the pregnancy tests in the bathroom that say pregnant so I think he knows but we haven’t spoken about it. I’m hoping it’s not another ectopic I will be truly devastated and won’t want to be intimate with my husband again. It’s really a hard one
Dear Amb,
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 our previous experience. With my next pregnancy, my mind started racing and I was only really able to relax to some degree after my early scan. It is a nerve-wracking time and you have friends here who understand how you are feeling. We advise to contact your local EPU to inform them and book in for an early scan at around six weeks. Remind them of your previous ectopic pregnancy. This self refer route is the best route in our view, however if they don’t accept direct referrals, please speak to your GP who will be able to refer you.
Sending much love and positive thoughts,
Karen x
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