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: A pregnancy that is not in the uterus. The fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus. The large majority (95%) of ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube. However, they can occur in other locations, such as the ovary, cervix, and abdominal cavity. An ectopic pregnancy occurs in about 1 in 60 pregnancies. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in women 35 to 44 years of age.