Can I keep the child if I get an unexpected pregnancy?

Unexpected pregnancy is a problem that many women will encounter. If you do not take protective measures during sexual intercourse or the contraceptive pills are ineffective, it may lead to unexpected pregnancy. Generally speaking, since many mothers don’t know they are pregnant, they will do things that are not conducive to the development of the fetus, such as drinking alcohol before pregnancy, taking cold medicine, etc. So, after an unexpected pregnancy, can you still keep the child?

1. If I drank alcohol before the unexpected pregnancy, can I still keep the child?

You should know that drinking alcohol is a big taboo before pregnancy, as alcohol will have an adverse effect on eggs. If you drink too much alcohol during the month of conception, it may cause fetal alcohol syndrome, and the fetus may face the risk of being underweight, developmentally delayed, or even mentally retarded. If the pregnant mother drank alcohol before she became pregnant unexpectedly, the editor recommends early fetal ultrasound screening between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy to see if the baby is healthy.

In fact, before preparing for pregnancy, both husband and wife should quit smoking and drinking. However, if the pregnancy is unexpected, during this period, if there are no other interfering factors, such as uncertain drugs, X-rays, etc., as long as there is no severe alcoholism or smoking too much, it usually will not be a big deal. If you are worried, you can consult a doctor for details.

2. What effect will taking cold medicine before pregnancy have on the fetus?

This depends on the medicines the pregnant mother is taking. If the drug instructions state "Use with caution for pregnant women", then this cold medicine is relatively not a big problem. If it states "Pregnant women should not take", then you need to pay attention.

In fact, it is best to consult a doctor about the specific situation, such as what kind of medicine you took, what the dosage was, when during pregnancy you took the medicine, etc. Tell the doctor clearly and ask for specific advice.

In addition, the timing of taking the medicine is also critical. For example, within 4 weeks of pregnancy, it is a question of "has an impact" or "has no impact". After 4 weeks of pregnancy, it is a sensitive period for teratogenicity and requires extra attention. Please consult a doctor for advice. People who are planning to get pregnant should be aware of this: once your period has not come and you have symptoms of physical discomfort, the first thing you should think about is whether you are pregnant. Do not take medicine blindly.

3. Principles of medication for women preparing for pregnancy

1. Any medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. When prescribing medicine, I will first tell the doctor that I am pregnant or I am trying to get pregnant so that the doctor can take it into consideration.

2. Never use more medicines that can be used less; if they can be used or not, do not use them. According to the treatment effect, try to shorten the medication course, reduce the dosage or stop the medication in time. However, it is not advisable to stop taking the medicine or shorten the treatment course.

3. When medication is necessary, choose drugs that have no harm or little impact on the fetus. If a teratogenic drug must be used for a long time due to treatment needs, you should listen to the doctor's advice on whether to terminate the pregnancy. For certain drugs with significant side effects, you should consult your doctor whether you need to stop taking the drug for a period of time before considering pregnancy.

4. Avoid abusing drugs or believing in "folk remedies or secret recipes" to prevent accidents.

5. Avoid using advertised drugs or new drugs that you are not familiar with, and especially do not support the abuse of health care products.

6. When taking medicine, pay attention to the words "Use with caution, avoid use, and prohibit use during pregnancy" on the packaging. It is impossible for a doctor to know all the medicines. If the above words are seen, you should remind your doctor whether they can be used during the pregnancy preparation period.