U.S. Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Nearly Doubled From 2020 to 2025

Deaths from ectopic pregnancies in the U.S. nearly doubled between 2020 and 2025, according to a ProPublica analysis cited Sept. 16, 2026. The finding was reported alongside new maternal-fetal medicine guidance. I will be watching this indicator for what it shows about timely access to obstetric emergency care.