Some knowledge of basic first aid could mean the difference between life and death. Consider doing a first aid course, so that you will be able to manage if someone is injured or becomes ill. CPR is a life-saving skill that everyone should learn. Keep a range of first aid kits handy at home, in the car and at work.
Things that make you more likely to have fallopian tube damage and an ectopic pregnancy include: 1  Smoking. The more you smoke, the higher your risk of an ectopic pregnancy. 2  Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This is often the result of an infection such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Ectopic Pregnancy. Symptoms and Signs of Ectopic Pregnancy. The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can be subtle and can be the same as an early pregnancy, including morning sickness or tender breasts. The symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy could become more serious if the fetus grows large enough that it ruptures the fallopian tube.