Patient's question:
Is it harmful to the baby if I received a local anesthetic without knowing I was pregnant? My last menstrual period was at the end of September, and I have been using contraception ever since. In late October, I felt like I was about to have my period, so I didn't breastfeed and had one menstrual cycle. On November 2, I had a dental procedure and haven't had a period since. On November 10, I found out I was pregnant.Doctor's answer:
I'm happy to explain your question. The local anesthetic you are currently using has minimal interference with the baby. Let's wait and see for now. Generally, the interference is all or none. If there is an effect, it may cause abnormal embryonic and fetal development, leading to miscarriage. On the contrary, if the embryo develops normally, there will be no interference. This is the complete introduction to "Is there an effect if local anesthesia is given without knowing about pregnancy?" Finally, I wish the patient a speedy recovery and a healthy life.