It affects 1 in 80 pregnancies in the UK and women who suffer have to face the physical trauma of major invasive treatment, their own mortality, the impact on their future fertility and the sad loss of losing their baby all very quickly. This can be a very frightening and distressing experience.
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust believes that the deaths and trauma associated with ectopic pregnancy should be prevented or minimised and seeks to support women and their families through this difficult period of their lives. The Charity also provides Information, Education and Support to medical professionals who treat early pregnancy complications.
Catch up with friends over afternoon tea or challenge yourself to run one more mile - fundraising with the EPT is fun and inspiring. We’ll get you started and support you all the way. Sign up to our EPT 1000 Challenge »
Many of the women we speak to recount how a cup of tea and piece of cake with a friend or family member can provide some much-needed comfort during their recovery. If you fancy a cuppa with friends and raising awareness and funds at the same time, then why not hold your very own EPTea Party. Hold an EPT Party »
Make sure women and their families are supported through ectopic pregnancy.
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Kerry and her lovely supportive team recently climbed Scafell Pike. We are so grateful to Kerry for raising awareness and funds and bravely sharing her experience. One thing that stands out from what Kerry experienced over the years is that it really is better to say something than nothing.
Kayleigh passionately raises awareness about ectopic pregnancy by pushing herself out of her comfort zone and in doing so having an incredible experience.
Gerard powerfully shares his experience of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy by featuring on the Radio 1 podcast 'Life Hacks'.
Sarah shares her second London Marathon experience turning to Facebook live when she hit the wall, inspired! We are in awe and so grateful to her.
