Patient's question:
Hello, I am 20 days pregnant and have taken two phenobarbital tablets and applied two motion sickness patches. Could this affect the fetus? Around 7 weeks, I had an ultrasound, and the doctor said everything was fine. Do I still need to have blood tests?Doctor's answer:
Hello; The impact of taking medication in the early stages of pregnancy on the fetus is significant. It is recommended; First; Have the Down syndrome screening done between weeks 14-19 of pregnancy, and the 4D ultrasound examination between weeks 22-26 to observe whether the fetus has any abnormalities. Second; Have the amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood analysis done between weeks 16-20 of pregnancy, which can clearly determine the baby's development inside the womb. It is recommended that you take good prenatal care, have regular prenatal check-ups. Closely monitor the fetus's development, and seek medical attention promptly if there are any abnormalities.