Patient's question:
On September 12th, I had a medication abortion. My last menstrual period came on December 1st. Now I have missed my period, and both self-tests and blood tests at the hospital for HCG have shown weak positive results. (My husband has a severe history of smoking and drinking, and both of us work long hours using computers.)Is it possible for me to want this child?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: This child can be considered. However, it is best not to. Pre-pregnancy precautions:1. Avoid conception during a period of illness or shortly after recovery from a serious illness.
2. Avoid "sitting on joy," which means avoiding conception in the month of marriage.
3. Avoid conception during a honeymoon trip.
4. Avoid pregnancy at an advanced age for both partners. The risk of chromosomal abnormalities leading to malformed fetuses increases for women over 35, with the optimal age for childbirth being between 24 and 30.
5. Avoid exposure to radiation or highly toxic substances before pregnancy. Generally, conception should be delayed by four weeks after X-ray exposure. If there is repeated exposure to toxic pesticides or chemicals, pregnancy should be delayed by at least one month to prevent fetal malformations.
6. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Smoking and drinking should be avoided for 2–3 months before conception. The husband should also avoid smoking and drinking for at least one month before his wife becomes pregnant.
7. Avoid conception immediately after childbirth or miscarriage. At least six months should pass before attempting pregnancy again.
8. Avoid conception while taking medication. Women who use oral contraceptives should wait at least six months after stopping them before becoming pregnant. If long-term medication is taken, consult a doctor to determine the impact on fertility.
9. Avoid conception during periods of emotional distress.