Patient's question:
Last month, when I had sexual intercourse with my husband, I took birth control pills. However, this month I found out that I'm pregnant. My husband says it shouldn't be possible, so I really want to ask the doctor if this baby can be kept. Will taking birth control pills before getting pregnant affect the fetus?Doctor's answer:
If pregnancy occurs after successful breastfeeding while taking oral contraceptives, it is generally not recommended to focus on early pregnancy. This is because oral contraceptives do have certain side effects. During the course of taking them, they can prevent sperm and egg fusion, as well as block the implantation of the fertilized egg. If you focus on early pregnancy at this time, it may potentially affect fetal growth and development.