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An ectopic pregnancy is an occurrence of complications during the early stages of pregnancy. The pregnancy occurs outside of the uterus which can lead to potential harm for the baby and mother, if not treated soon. Ectopic growths usually occur in the stomach, ovaries, cervix and fallopian tubes. When a normal pregnancy occurs inside of the uterine walls.
 * Studies show that 2% of women have an ectopic pregnancy in the United States.(Carr & Evans, 2000; Lehner, Kucera, Jirecek, Egarter,

& Husslein, 2000; Job-Spira, Fernandez, Bouyer, Pouly, Germain, & Coste, 1999). Most of the time ectopic pregnancies just happen there is no specific reasoning for it occurring. There however have been reports that in vitro fertilization or IFV and STD'S have played a role in causing them.


 * IFV: The process in which egg cells are fertilized by sperm outside the body