Emotional concerns with ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy treatment is not the same as abortion. The medical definition of “abortion” is removal of an embryo and placenta from the uterus.
Does ectopic pregnancy mean abortion?
When you have an ectopic pregnancy, it's extremely important to get treatment from a doctor as soon as possible. Treating an ectopic pregnancy isn't the same thing as getting an abortion. Abortion is a medical procedure that when done safely, ends a pregnancy that's in your uterus.
Is an ectopic pregnancy a real baby?
An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. This means the embryo will not be able develop into a baby as the fallopian tube is not large enough to support the growing embryo.
