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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Cara has recently run a 5k at Crystal Palace. The training and run was a great focus and cathartic process for Cara. We are so grateful to Cara for her support in raising awareness and funds and sharing her ectopic sadness.
Katie and her mum have undertaken an epic challenge walking 50 miles in 24 hours to raise awareness of ectopics. We are so very grateful to them both for their sheer determination through their tragedy.
Nicole recently ran in this years Great South Run. As ever we are so grateful for the support and dedication from Nicole in raising funds and awareness.
Survivors and partners affected by ectopic pregnancy have recorded a series of powerful videos, entitled Explaining Ectopic Pregnancy, to raise awareness of this life-threatening condition.
