Offer ultrasound scans to women as soon as they have a positive pregnancy test

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Offer ultrasound scans to women as soon as they have a positive pregnancy test

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By providing an ultrasound screening to women as early as they find out they are pregnant, there are more chances to detect and prevent an ectopic pregnancy, and avoid unnecessary surgery. Other countries offer screenings at around 4-5 weeks.

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I had to remove one of my fallopian tubes a year ago due to an ectopic pregnancy and spend 3 months to heal in bed as I do a practical job. I am also a self-employed, so I was not getting paid for 3 months. Even though I had some bad symptoms, I was refused an early ultrasound from NHS, and going private is not always an easy option for everyone. By providing earlier screenings, you could prevent help detect and prevent ectopic pregnancies, and the cost this creates for the NHS. An ectopic pregnancy can be fatal and more action is needed. An ectopic pregnancy can also affect mother's mental health.

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