Between having my son, Harrison, in 2017 and my daughter, Isabella, in 2021, I had 2 ectopic pregnancies. The first was dealt with through medication, which was a long, drawn out process which was both emotionally and physically difficult. For the second I underwent an operation, a week before the UK went into lockdown. Again, difficult to process, and this time with reduced support available due to lockdown. 

I was lucky that I was able to go on to have Isabella, but not everyone is so lucky, and ectopic pregnancies can be life threatening. It is important that the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust receives funding to enable them to continue their important work. 

Thank you for your support 

Lucy 

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust strives to provide information, education and support to those affected by early pregnancy complications and to the health professionals who care for them. Ectopic pregnancy is a common, life-threatening condition that is the leading cause of maternal death in the first trimester of early pregnancy. The condition affects around 1 in 80 pregnancies in the UK and occurs when an embryo grows outside of the womb. The EPT believes that the deaths and trauma associated with ectopic pregnancy should be prevented. We seek to relieve the distress associated with the experience and provide ongoing support through their treatment and beyond.Please support our passionate runners who will be training hard to pound the streets of London raising crucial funds and awareness for ectopic pregnancies.