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Prevention and awareness are key essentials in maintaining our physical bodies. Many resources may be found here including: statistics, demographics, and basic health regulations to assist you in a lifelong journey of whole health focusing on the first component of wholeness, the body. The health and faith resources found on this site combined can bring balance between our body, soul (mind, will and emotions) and spirit. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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Ectopic Pregnancy
Description: The condition occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus. The most common location for this is to occur is in the Fallopian tubes, though it may implant in the abdomen, outside the uterus, or an ovary. This condition is incompatible with the life of the fetus and may pose a threat to the pregnant woman.
Incidence: Not uncommon (one in fifty pregnancies) in women of childbearing age
Signs and symptoms:
- Early signs of pregnancy (breast tenderness, nausea, missed period)
- Irregular vaginal bleeding
- Lower abdominal pain, usually on one side
- Rupture with bleeding inside the abdomen
- May progress to severe pelvic pain, shoulder pain, nausea,
- Vomiting, dizziness
Risk factors:
- Previous ectopic pregnancy
- Sexually transmitted disease
- Fertility drugs
- Endometriosis
- Smoking
- Damaged fallopian tubes (including previous tubal surgery)
Usual treatment:
- Surgery
- Medication (methotrexate for six weeks)
Usual course: This condition occurs early in pregnancy, usually with in the initial four to six weeks and often before pregnancy has been diagnosed. Irregular vaginal bleeding may occur first, but it is the appearance of abdominal pain that indicates the presence of the problem. The condition ends when the diagnosis is made and appropriate treatment (usually surgery) is instituted, but the emotional effects may linger.
Spiritual considerations:
- Acknowledge loss and allow the natural course of the grieving process for both partners.
- Encourage the use of coping strategies such as prayer, meditation, and relaxation.
Suggested Scriptures: Jeremiah 17:7-8
Resources:
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plain, NY 10605
888-MODIMES (663-4337
www.modimes.org/healthylibrary2/FactSheets/Ectopic_and_Molar.htm
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Faith, hope, and love coupled with wisdom assists the believer in achieving health harmony in the soul (mind, will, and emotions) and spirit. Strengthen your inner man's soul and spirit by the associated articles, resources, and inspiration in our faith section. May the Lord prosper you with whole health. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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