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 â A Leading Cause of Pregnancy Related Death. Ectopic pregnancies are a big problem for women of childbearing age. They occur in 2% of pregnancies and can be life threatening to the mother if unrecognized and untreated. In normal pregnancies, the sperm and egg connect to form an embryo which is then implanted in the uterus. In ectopic pregnancies, however, the embryo never reaches the uterus and is implanted somewhere else.