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.
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized ovum fails to reach the uterus and becomes implanted elsewhere. It is also known as an extra uterine pregnancy (1). This means that the fertilized ovum can be implanted in the uterine tubes, the ovary, the abdomen or the cervix (2). Any factor that slows the passage of the ovum along the tube to the uterus can result in an ectopic pregnancy (3).