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.
Symptoms of an Ectopic Pregnancy. 1  Light vaginal bleeding. 2  Nausea and vomiting with pain. 3  Lower abdominal pain. 4  Sharp abdominal cramps. 5  Pain on one side of your body. 6  Dizziness or weakness. 7  Pain in your shoulder, neck, or rectum. 8  If the fallopian tube ruptures, the pain and bleeding could be severe enough to cause fainting.