Does the man taking traditional Chinese medicine for high blood pressure affect the child?

Patient's question:

During pregnancy, it is always particularly uncomfortable, and morning sickness is also very severe. Please ask if the male partner taking traditional Chinese medicine for high blood pressure will affect the child.

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 it, 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 timely. Generally, at 8 weeks of pregnancy, the primitive heart tube and fetal bud can be observed, with the embryo size ranging from 1.5 to 6.5 cm. Based on your test results, the embryo size is normal. It is recommended not to worry and maintain a reasonable diet. Regular prenatal examinations are sufficient.

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