Patient's question:
Did taking penicillin cause fetal intellectual disability?My wife is two months pregnant, and she had a fever of 39 degrees. I took her to the hospital, and they gave her some penicillin through an IV. Will this cause fetal intellectual disability?
Doctor's answer:
Penicillin is classified as a Category B drug, and its use during pregnancy is considered relatively safe. However, there are many reasons for fetal malformations. For pregnant women who have not been exposed to any harmful factors, the incidence of malformations in their newborns is approximately 1%. Additionally, it is currently impossible to fully understand how to ensure a child's health. Penicillin does not pass through the placenta, so it should be fine. Please follow the recommendations and undergo regular check-ups. If the child is affected by intellectual disability, the family must take the child to the hospital immediately for treatment to prevent the use of small advertisements for drugs. Proper medication is essential. For parents, it is important to closely observe changes in the child's symptoms and do everything possible to help the child receive timely medical treatment.