Can a surgeon save an ectopic pregnancy?
2006-09-28 15:48:25 · 16 answers · asked by gg 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I had an ectopic, and I BEGGED the surgeon to re-implant it in my uterus. He refused, he explained that it spent three months with out proper care or nourishment, sitting on my ovary instead of in my womb. If it did survive than it would be almost not human.
Then, two days later I started to abort! I begged and cried for him to save the baby, but, well no. Yes I do think about that baby 20+ years later, but logic tells me he was right about the outcome. I am now 52, and I have spinal stenosys, and Rheumatoid Arthritis, and I will have a total knee replacement this December.
What would have happened to a vegetative child,about age 18or 20 with my upcoming health conditions. Who would have made sure the nursing home, cleaned her body, wiped her face, put rash/bedsore cream on several times a day, or fought for her medical rights and Massachusetts provisions to continue.
Who would be sure the staff fed her, walked her wheel chair(or worse) into the sunlight daily. Hair brushing, tooth brushing, bag changing, Who would have done it with my impending bodily disaster??????????????? Maybe someday I hope, so some mother doesn't anguish for years like I have. But...,not now, sorry child.
2006-09-28 16:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by bugsie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An ectopic pregnancy is a condition where a fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus.
Most occur in the fallopian tube; the rest occur in an ovary, the cervix, or the abdomen.
None of these areas has as much space or nurturing tissue as a uterus for a pregnancy to develop. As the fetus grows, it will eventually burst the organ that contains it. This can cause severe bleeding and endanger the mother's life.
If an ectopic pregnancy is present, quick medical attention can often save the Fallopian tube and fertility. Treatment is almost always surgical. Usually, the ruptured tube containing the ectopic pregnancy is removed (although sometimes it can be saved).
An ectopic pregnancy cannot support the life of a fetus for very long. If left untreated, a tubal ectopic pregnancy can cause fallopian tube damage and life-threatening blood loss. Therefore, unless the pregnancy is miscarrying on its own, medicine is used to stop the pregnancy from growing, or surgery is used to remove it.
I am so sorry to hear about this, but unfortunaley ectopic pregnancies canot be saved.
My husband and I have suffered 4 m/c and I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. Please have faith and I wish you all the best in your recovery.
2006-09-28 16:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
With the advances in drugs on the on the spot, ending an ectopic being pregnant does no longer must be the only answer accessible. There are also ectopic pregnancies which have resulted in a healthful baby and a healthful mom. very few abortions are as a results of ectopic pregnancies. almost all of abortions are for the convience of the mother.
2016-11-25 01:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. sorry.
A fetus in early development cannot survive outside the mother for any amount of time, and the health risks of the mother carrying an ectopic pregnancy to term is too great. No surgeon would agree to do it, even if it were possible.
2006-09-28 15:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by LadyJag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that. I have heard of an ectopic pregnancy being carried to term, though. The thing was, they didn't know the baby was in the fallopian tube until labor started and Mom couldn't get Baby out. Then during the C-Section, they discovered it. Amazing.
2006-09-28 15:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would sure be nice if it were possible. Unfortunately, the whole process of removing the placenta is impossible because the fetus would be without blood for that period of time. Once the placenta is set, it just won't implant somewhere else either. Also, when the baby is still that young, the amniotic sac is not strong enough to survive through a transplantation. So, either way, the baby won't survive.
2006-09-28 16:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by tallnfriendlyone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I had my ectopic pregnancy the answer was no. Sorry.
2006-09-28 16:25:54 · answer #7 · answered by gina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly no. I have had two ectopic pregnancy's where I was able to see the heartbeat via ultrasound. It was heartbreaking to have to end the pregnancies.
2006-09-28 16:20:55 · answer #8 · answered by jujub 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, the only one that can save an ectopic pregnancy would be God.
2006-09-28 15:52:17 · answer #9 · answered by chyna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so either. Hit the reset button and try again. Sorry
2006-09-28 15:51:27 · answer #10 · answered by Screwball 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋