An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implant and grows outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. Since the fallopian tube is not designed to hold a growing embryo, the pregnancy cannot continue and cause life threatening complications if not treated. Women may experience symptoms such as sharp abdominal pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or shoulder pain due to internal bleeding. Risk factors include pelvic infections, previous ectopic pregnancy, fallopian tube surgery, smoking and fertility treatments. Diagnosis usually made through ultrasound and blood test and treatment options based on the severity- ranging from medication like methotrexate to surgical removal. After treatment for ectopic pregnancy, whether by surgery or methotrexate injection, the patient needs a diet that helps with healing, recovery and blood rebuilding.
Recommended Diet for Ectopic Pregnancy Recovery:
- Iron rich foods to recover from blood loss
- Meat, Chicken, Fish
- Lentils, Spinach
- Vitamin C foods to improve iron absorption and healing
- Orange, Tomatoes, Guava
- Protein rich foods to repair tissue after surgery
- Egg, Milk, Chicken, Nuts
- Folic acid & B vitamins support blood formation and overall recovery
- Leafy greens, Avocados, Grains
- Foods to avoid/ limit
- Very spicy or oily food
- Junk food
- Alcohol and smoking
- Caffeine in excess