An abdominal (AB) pregnancy is a rare and dangerous type of ectopic pregnancy.
Understanding Abdominal Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus. In the case of an abdominal pregnancy, this implantation happens in the abdominal cavity rather than the usual location within the fallopian tube, ovary, or broad ligament. As the reference states, the embryo or fetus is growing and developing outside the uterus, in the abdomen. This is a life-threatening condition for the mother.
Key Characteristics of Abdominal Pregnancy:
- Location: Outside the uterus, in the abdominal cavity.
- Type: A specific, rare type of ectopic pregnancy.
- Danger: Poses significant risks to the mother's health.
- Rarity: Significantly less common than other types of ectopic pregnancies.
