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Depressed? When to seek help

The notion that the sky is falling down and the whole world will collapse around us, mentioned in a childhood fairytale, for some becomes a reality. Not literally but metaphorically. Desperate feelings of despair and hopelessness affect us all at some points of our life, but for some these feelings last longer and affect their quality of life.

Facing an ectopic pregnancy

For a couple expecting a baby, a diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy can be heartbreaking. Implanted outside the uterus, the new embryo has no way of growing into a foetus. It also poses a serious threat to the mother’s life – and might require major surgery if not diagnosed early.
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