Patient's question:
After my husband and I got married, because we were both busy with work, we didn't really want children. Every time we had sex, we took birth control pills. But I accidentally got pregnant now, and we now want this child. Please ask what are the effects of getting pregnant after taking birth control pills on the child?Doctor's answer:
Contraceptives can have a certain impact on the fetus because most contraceptives belong to estrogen-progestogen preparations. If medication is taken, it may lead to abnormal fetal growth and development. Therefore, it is essential to avoid using contraceptives after pregnancy. Moreover, during pregnancy, even if there is sexual activity, contraception is not necessary. If pregnancy occurs due to the failure of taking oral contraceptives, it is recommended to consider it carefully. If choosing to keep the pregnancy, regular prenatal screening should be conducted. At the same time, folic acid tablets should be taken orally to reduce the incidence of fetal malformations.