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A tubular pregnancy, also known as an ectopic pregnancy, is a possibly fatal medical condition that occurs when the fertilized egg implants itself in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. While tubular pregnancies are fairly common, the death rate for woman with an ectopic pregnancy is less than 0.1 percent. Unfortunately, there is no way to save the baby, since the developing cells have to be removed for the mother’s survival.

Many expectant mothers are noticeably pregnant by the twenty-sixth week of pregnancy and are excited when strangers begin to take notice. Fetal movement may be able to be felt through the stomach, allowing friends and family members to experience the joy of pregnancy and share in the excitement.

Unfortunately, there’s no way to save a tubular, or ectopic, pregnancy. The term ectopic means “out of place,” and ectopic pregnancies occur when a fertilized egg implants itself somewhere outside of a woman’s uterus, usually in one of the Fallopian tubes. If left untreated, the growing egg will eventually rupture and cause internal bleeding–which can lead to death. Treatment will vary depending on the size and location of the ectopic tissue and how early the pregnancy is detected.