Stacey Dooley Opens Up About Ectopic Pregnancy
TV presenter Stacey Dooley has bravely shared her experience with an ectopic pregnancy, a condition affecting around 1 in 80 pregnancies in the UK each year. Nearly 12,000 women receive this diagnosis annually. Dooley, known for her documentary series Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, had been trying to expand her family with partner Kevin Clifton.
Ectopic pregnancies occur when a fertilised egg implants outside the womb, usually in the Fallopian tube. In Dooley's case, the pregnancy resulted in an internal rupture, necessitating emergency surgery. Despite previously expressing a desire for more children, Dooley acknowledged that it 'wasn't a given'. She revealed her experience during an episode of her show, highlighting the importance of raising awareness about this serious condition.
Dooley and Clifton are parents to a daughter named Minnie, born in 2023. Their experience serves as a reminder that while surrogacy can be an option for some, as seen in cases like Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, it's not the only path to parenthood. Each family's journey is unique and filled with its own challenges.
Stacey Dooley's openness about her ectopic pregnancy brings much-needed attention to this common yet serious condition. Her experience underscores the importance of supporting women through all aspects of their reproductive health. Despite the challenges, Dooley and Clifton continue to build their family, cherishing the time they have with their daughter Minnie.
