Patient's question:
I am currently a graduate student. Two days ago, I found out I was pregnant. After calculating the dates, I realized I had taken birth control pills around that time. Since both my boyfriend and I are students, we ended up getting pregnant. I want to ask the doctor if it's safe to keep the baby after taking emergency contraception.Doctor's answer:
Within two weeks after fertilization, the effect of medication on the embryo is either to cause miscarriage or to allow normal growth and development. According to your description, if you took emergency contraception in the very early stages of pregnancy, it generally has no significant impact on the fetus, and the baby can be kept. If you wish to keep this baby, it is recommended that you start taking folic acid now, stay away from harmful substances, enhance nutrition, and have regular prenatal check-ups. Wishing you a happy life.