Hi, I had an ectopic pregnancy with tube removal in June 2018. I’m now pregnant again for the first time, 4 months since surgery, and into my 6th week since my LMP. I’m planning to go in for a scan this weekend but I’m terrified.
Apart from 2 positive pregnancy test results I have had zero other symptoms. No headaches, sore boobs or sickness. I’m convincing myself this isn’t a viable pregnancy and driving myself mad with worry and stress. I haven’t had any bleeding at all but have had 2 occasions of v light cramping. Earlier today I had a moment where I felt my period was coming on. Every twinge is sending me over the edge!
Has anyone else experienced similar? Pregnancy after ectopic with no symptoms? Is this normal or am I right to worry?
I had an early scan at 6 weeks which showed a viable pregnancy. However, one week later 7 weeks all my symptom disappeared. I contacted epu who advised they wouldn’t do anything as my scan was fine and not bleeding. I paid for a private scan and everything was ok. I’m typing this with my 5 week old baby. I think I was just worrying. Stay positive. X
Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy, it is important to remember that every pregnancy is different. 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. I also felt twinges and aches after my ectopic pregnancy, particularly when I next felt pregnant. 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 understands how you are feeling.
Whilst I do not wish to alarm you, I would always advise to seek urgent medical advice with any unusual bleeding, worsening abdominal pain, any shoulder tip pain or feeling dizzy and unwell.
Please do ensure you go in for your scan at 6weeks, I will be thinking of you.
Yas2017, thank you for replying, your post is so reassuring and congratulations on the safe arrival of your baby.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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Thanks yas2017 for your reply, it’s definitely reassuring. I went for my scan last week. I was confirmed pregnant at 6 weeks 2 days. The baby was in the right place with a fast beating heartbeat. I cried almost uncontrollably as I was convinced it would be another ectopic. I felt so grateful in that moment. I’m here now a week later and still feeling no symptoms, not even mild cramping now. I can’t help but wonder if the heart has stopped all of a sudden… It may well be irrational but I’m finding it hard not to worry. I’m not sure when my next scan will be or what I should do in the meantime. I don’t feel I’m enjoying the experience as much as I should as I’m racked with anxiety and fear of ‘what ifs’. Just need to force myself to take it day by day.
I felt exactly the same and booked a private scan the week after my 6 week one, everything was ok. Throughout my pregnancy I worried about everything and suspect that you will too- it’s hard not to worry after an ectopic pregnancy. Now I look back and wish I enjoyed my pregnancy. Please try not to worry although I know it’s easier said than done. I hope everything is ok x
I’m so glad the scan went well!! Whispered congratulations. I had a little boy in 2016 and an ectopic in September of this year.
When I was pregnant the first time I had no symptoms except a missed period, by week 8ish I started to get really tired in the evenings, like falling asleep at 8pm. This was honestly my only symptom until a bump started showing at around 14 weeks. I did eventually get a raised body temperature but I don’t think I noticed that for a while.
I hope everything goes okay and time passes relatively fast and safe before your 12 week scan xxx
Hi, sharing a belated update and some positive news here. I passed the 12 week scan mark and luckily everything was fine. Baby was in the right place with a fast beating heart. It was a strange moment, I had convinced myself there would be a problem so had prepared myself for that outcome. When everything looked fine I remember feeling neither thrilled or disappointed. I think I was just exhausted by all the over thinking and worry over the previous weeks that I had lost the ability in that moment to understand and take in the good news.
Today I’ve just had my 20 week scan and again all was outlined as ‘fine’ baby was sleeping and it was amazing and surreal to see it yawning during the scan. I’m slowly starting to allow myself to enjoy these moments and believe this is really happening. Part of me I suspect will always remain cautious of becoming overly excited just in case it all goes south. I probably won’t really believe it until it arrives.
One thing for sure is that my ectopic experience has certainly made me appreciate and feel very very lucky and grateful for conceiving naturally with my one and only remaining tube. I genuinely didn’t think it would be possible for me. It’s made me look at pregnancy in a completely different way and be more mindful and sensitive of the journeys of others.