Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day

Behind every 1 in 80 pregnancies that is ectopic is a unique and personal experience. On Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day, we come together to reflect, connect, and share, in whatever way feels right for you. Whether through storytelling, creativity, or quiet remembrance, this is a day to honour our experiences and those of others. There is power in what you choose to share, however you choose to share it. 

Ectopic pregnancy can affect every part of life, from emotional wellbeing to relationships, identity, fertility, and the way we move through the world afterwards. It can be lonely, misunderstood, and life-altering. This day recognises the wide-reaching impact, not just on the person who experienced the pregnancy, but on partners, family members, friends, and colleagues too. 

Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day is for everyone who has been touched by ectopic pregnancy, in any way. By coming together, we can break the silence and offer comfort. 

We know this day may bring difficult feelings. Please take it at your own pace and know that our support services are here for you, whenever you need them. 

Our theme for 2025, #NotJustAStatistic, is a call to recognise and honour those personal journeys. It’s about making space for real stories, in real voices, so that anyone affected feels seen, heard, and understood.  

We are bringing focus to the experiences and the names behind the numbers. We often hear that around 1 in 80 pregnancies is ectopic. It’s a vital statistic, one that helps raise awareness of how common and serious ectopic pregnancy is. But what that statistic doesn’t show is the heartbreak, the strength, the confusion, the recovery – the people behind it. The individuals, couples, and families whose lives are changed and shaped by ectopic pregnancy. 

Ectopic pregnancy can bring with it the trauma we don’t see. Lasting emotional impacts that aren’t always visible. We know that following an ectopic pregnancy, up to one in three women may develop distressing symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS), anxiety, or depression. Research also suggests that around one in 12 partners experience PTS after early pregnancy loss. 

Beyond the emotional toll, ectopic pregnancy can also affect fertility, relationships, and how people feel about themselves and their futures. For many, these impacts can feel isolating, and some may feel forgotten or overlooked after surviving. 

Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day is an opportunity to come together as a community to validate all of these feelings; the grief, the fear, the relief, and everything in between. Every emotion is real and important. Creating space to acknowledge this helps people feel seen and supported on their unique journey. 

Your story should have the space to be heard in a safe and supportive place where it can be shared in your own words and at your own pace. Creating that space helps break the silence around ectopic pregnancy and honours the real experiences behind the statistics. 

This year, we invite you to join us in sharing a collection of stories from our community, in words, in video, and in creativity, to show just how much life exists behind the data. Because your story matters. And together, our voices carry even further. 

You can get involved in whatever way feels right for you. Whether that’s sharing your story, supporting others, raising awareness, or simply taking a quiet moment to reflect.

Spend the month of August raising awareness of ectopic pregnancy and funds for The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, bringing visibility to the real people behind the numbers. Every challenger helps amplify these important stories and messages by completing 80 miles throughout the month.

Sign up here.

Join us online by sharing your experience using the hashtags #EctopicPregnancyAwarenessDay and #NotJustAStatistic. Your voice can help others feel less alone.

You are also welcome to share our specially designed graphics in the lead-up to and on 1 August. Invite your family, friends, and acquaintances to get involved too!

Finish the sentence “What I wish more people knew about ectopic pregnancy…” or answer “How has ectopic pregnancy shaped your life?”. Whether you prefer video or writing, your story is welcome and valued.

You are also welcome to share any artwork, poetry, or music. We will share as many as possible throughout August.

Submit your story here.

You can support our work by dedicating a forget-me-not, for yourself or to show someone you care, to honour their experience and remind them they are not forgotten. Donations can also be made through Visufund, helping us raise awareness and provide vital support to those affected by ectopic pregnancy. Click the meadow below or follow this link. 

Purchases from our shop help fund services and resources for people impacted by ectopic pregnancy. There are products for men, women, and unisex as well as handmade remembrance item.

Together, we can ensure that every story has the space to be heard. 

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Thank you for being part of our community and standing with us to raise awareness of ectopic pregnancy. Whether your experience was recent or longer ago, please know there is no right or wrong way to take part in this day. You might choose to share your story, support others quietly from the sidelines, or simply take a moment for yourself. Whatever feels right for you is absolutely okay. 

At The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, your wellbeing will always be our top priority. We understand this can be a deeply personal and sometimes difficult journey, and we’re here to offer support whenever you need it. You are not alone. 

If you are a business/organisation we have a downloadable zip folder of assets and example copy here. For further information please contact kerri@ectopic.org.uk.