The ultrasound shows pregnancy at 45 days. Taking cold medicine had an impact on the baby.

Patient's question:

Doctor, I had an ultrasound on December 26th showing I was 45 days pregnant. Due to irregular periods, I forgot the date of my last menstrual period. In early December, I had a cold and coughed and took some cold medicine. Will this affect the baby? Thank you

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, it is difficult to confirm your condition, and there may be some interference. If it is a regular cold medicine, the interference should not be significant. However, it is still best to take folic acid, and when undergoing prenatal check-ups, inform the doctor. It is recommended to pay close attention and wait and see for now, enhance nutrition, and prepare for prenatal examinations.
It is suggested that you can have the Down syndrome screening between weeks 15-20 of pregnancy to understand the intellectual and developmental status of the fetus. Between weeks 22-26, have a 4D ultrasound for anomaly screening to understand whether the fetus has any major abnormalities and the development of its main organs.