1 An appreciation of cultural diversity goes hand-in-hand with a just and equitable society. 2  For example, research has shown that when students' cultures are understood and appreciated by teachers, the students do better in school.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs at a rate of 19.7 cases per 1,000 pregnancies in North America and is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester. Greater awareness of risk factors and improved technology (biochemical markers and ultrasonography) allow ectopic pregnancy to be identified before the development of life-threatening events.
It's most common for women to experience the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy 6 to 10 weeks after a missed menstrual period, Kickham said. Risk factors Anything that affects the ability of the egg to travel down the fallopian tube into the uterus â such as prior damage to the fallopian tubes, tubal abnormalities or infections that may block the tube â can increase the risk of having an ectopic pregnancy.