The use of the birth control pill during pregnancy does not affect the development of the baby, so if the woman took the pill during the first weeks of pregnancy, when she did not know she was pregnant, she need not be worried, although she should tell the doctor.
However, despite this, as soon as the woman discovers the pregnancy should stop taking the contraceptive pill because there are changes that can arise when the pill is used for more than 30 days.
Taking the contraceptive during pregnancy also does not cause miscarriage, but if the woman takes the estrogen-only pill, called the minipill, this may increase the risk of pregnancy if it develops in the fallopian tubes and is characterized as an ectopic pregnancy, which is a a serious condition that requires immediate treatment as it is incompatible with the baby's life and puts the mother's life at risk. Learn how to recognize and what are the causes of ectopic pregnancy.
What can happen to the baby
Taking the contraceptive only in the first weeks of gestation, in the period when you did not know about the pregnancy, does not present risks to the baby. Although there are suspicions that the baby may be born with low birth weight or are more likely to be born before 38 weeks of gestation.
Already, prolonged use of contraceptive during pregnancy can be harmful because the hormones in this drug, which are estrogen and progesterone, can affect the formation of the baby's sex organs and defects in the urinary tract, but these changes rarely occur, and the woman You can rest easy.
What to do if you suspect you are pregnant
If there is any suspicion that you may be pregnant you should immediately stop taking the pill and take a pregnancy test that you buy at the pharmacy. If pregnancy is confirmed, you should start prenatal consultations, and if you are not pregnant, you can use another method of protecting unwanted pregnancies, such as a condom, and after your menstrual period starts, you may start a new pill pack. Know the first 10 symptoms of pregnancy and take our online test to find out if you are pregnant.
If you have not stopped the pack before checking that you are not pregnant, you can continue to take the pills normally, you only need to stop the carton you were taking if there is a break for more than 3 days. Know more details of what to do if you get more than 1, 2 or 3 without taking the contraceptive.
