These pregnancies rarely result in the birth of a baby, and must be removed surgically or with drug treatment to protect a woman's life. Ectopic pregnancy remains an important cause of maternal deaths in parts of the world where these treatments are not readily available.
Smoking doubles the risk.
Delivery can jeopardize the life of mother and baby, though a cesarean delivery can prevent most deaths. Smoking doubles the risk. Delivery can jeopardize the life of mother and baby, though a cesarean delivery can prevent most deaths. Smoking doubles the risk. This contributes to a variety of other physical and mental problems.