I saw this term in one report article and got confused if it is same as ectopic or different. I am not asking for myself exactly, just trying to understand because these words make me anxious. Has anyone's doctor explained it simply?
From what my doctor explained, abdominal pregnancy is a rare type of ectopic where the embryo implants somewhere in the belly instead of the uterus. Its serious and needs proper medical care, its not something you manage at home at all. A scan is the only way to know.
Beta its a very uncommon condition, so dont panic just from reading the term somewhere. It means the baby is developing outside the uterus and that needs a doctor, not guessing. If you have symptoms or doubt, book a scan soon okay.
Its a rare and risky situation where the pregnancy is growing outside the womb in the abdomen. If you are asking because of pain or worry, please dont read forums, go straight to a gynac and get an ultrasound. This is one thing you cant wait on.
Basically the fertilised egg implants in the abdominal cavity instead of inside the uterus, which is abnormal and rare. Honestly the right person to explain your specific case is your gynac with a scan in hand. Please dont self diagnose from a definition.
