Ectopic Pregnancies and the Care You Need

Ectopic pregnancies–when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus–are not viable pregnancies. If ectopic pregnancies are not terminated, the results can be fatal. This article discusses ectopic pregnancies, their specific treatment, and the potential impact of policy changes targeting abortion access on pregnant people.

The Texas Policy Evaluation Project (TxPEP) surveyed clinicians on the effects of Texas's abortion ban in 2021. The researchers heard multiple reports of doctors sending people with ectopic pregnancies home without treatment, for fear of breaking the law if they ended a pregnancy too early.

SOURCE: Insider • AUTHOR: Emily Swaim • LAST UPDATED: July 14, 2022