What should I do if I get pregnant after a contraceptive failure?

Patient's question:

I took emergency contraception twice in a month, but I still got pregnant. Can this baby still be kept? If I keep it, I'm afraid the baby won't be healthy. If I don't, I'm afraid I won't be able to get pregnant in the future.

Doctor's answer:

From an eugenic perspective, birth control pills contain a large amount of hormones, which have a certain teratogenic effect and may lead to fetal sexual ambiguity. However, nothing is absolute. Please exercise due caution and it is recommended not to take this lightly.
Recommendation: If you must proceed, it is essential to undergo rigorous prenatal examinations. At weeks 14-19, undergo a Down syndrome screening, and at weeks 22-26, have a 4D ultrasound for prenatal anomaly detection. If necessary, at weeks 16-20, consider amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood analysis to clearly assess the baby's development inside the womb.

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