Taking stomach medicine while pregnant can have what effects on the fetus?

Patient's question:

I had my period on February 1st and it ended on February 7th. On February 17th, I went to the hospital to check my stomach and took Chinese medicine for a week. The ingredients included:
(1) Atractylodes Rhizoma
(2) Licorice
(3) Poria
(4) Peony Root
(5) Ginger Bamboo
(6) Cardamom
(7) Magnolia Bark
(8) Codonopsis
(9) Angelica Sinensis
(10) White Peony Root
(11) Euonymus Fruit
(12) Pinellia Tuber
(13) Atractylodes Rhizoma Decocted with Wheat Bran
(14) Bupleurum
(15) Citron Peel Decocted with Wheat Bran
(16) Coptis

Doctor's answer:

Hello, there is no exclusion of the impact on the fetus, which may lead to miscarriage or malformation. If you want to keep the pregnancy, you need to consider it carefully. Regular prenatal examinations should be conducted, such as ultrasound for anomaly screening and Down syndrome screening, etc. If abnormalities are found, it can be terminated pregnancy in a timely manner. Generally speaking, doctors will advise women with signs of eugenics risks to maintain personal hygiene and avoid sexual activity. Additionally, patients should create an environment that is conducive to emotional stability and stress relief. Wishing the patient a healthy delivery.

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