Patient's question:
I originally planned with my husband to have a child after our work situation stabilized in a couple of years. We were very careful about it, and I took birth control pills or my husband used condoms. This time, my period was delayed, and after testing, I found out I was pregnant. I took birth control pills before getting pregnant. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Taking birth control pills before pregnancy does not have a significant impact on the child, as the oral birth control pills we usually take contain small doses of estrogen or progesterone, which do not have a major effect on the body. After pregnancy, it is important to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination. You may experience severe fatigue, and in some cases, it may be necessary to have an ultrasound to carefully observe the condition of the fetus in the womb. It is also important to supplement folic acid, maintain a light diet, and avoid overexertion.