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Advice needed
Advice needed
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Re: Advice needed
I'm so sorry to hear you have suffered an ectopic pregnancy and loss. While I'm not medically qualified to comment on your specific situation, I do want you to know that many women experience a mix of feelings and this can include grief, hurt at loss and anger. Trying not to blame yourself is important, as it is no fault of yours, and nothing sadly, could have been done from stopping the ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage from happening.
Often the precise reason for an ectopic pregnancy may never be known. Sadly, there is nothing that can be done to guarantee that it will never happen again and it isn't because of something you did or didn't do (or your partner). Many women find ttc and future pregnancies to be an anxious time following an ectopic pregnancy and loss. These feelings are made more difficult during this pandemic. Right now, it's so important to be gentle with yourself. You may be feeling many emotions from your previous experiences.
We at the Trust believe that talking through what happened and your emotions as and when you can helps the healing process. We are more than happy to talk with you on the email or telephone you and answer any questions you may have or simply listen about your experience. In addition, you can ask to see a GP at your practice and ask them to explore ways in which you can get help and this can include referrals for "talking therapies" or counseling. The charity, Mind, may also be of assistance. They have local centres and support groups and can offer services on a means-tested basis or sometimes free. You can find your local centre following this link if that may be useful too: http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/.
Please know that we are here for you anytime - to ask questions, to share or just to vent.
With good wishes,
Michele
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
Ectopic pregnancy patient information suite: Highly Commended in the 2019 BMA Patient Information Awards
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