If a person takes birth control while pregnant without knowing, its important to understand the potential effects. Heres what happens if you take birth control while pregnant:
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Low Risk of Harm: Research suggests that unintended use of hormonal birth control during early pregnancy carries a very low risk of birth defects or miscarriage.
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No Increased Risk of Major Congenital Abnormalities: A 2015 study indicated that even if someone takes the pill while pregnant, the baby isnt at risk for major congenital abnormalities.
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Hormones and Pregnancy: The hormones in birth control are similar to the ones naturally made by the body and do not harm the fetus.
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Recommendations: Its generally advised to stop taking the pill once pregnancy is confirmed. If there is uncertainty about pregnancy, its recommended to stop taking the pill and use a different form of birth control until pregnancy is confirmed.
In summary, while there is a low risk of harm, its best to discontinue birth control once pregnancy is confirmed to ensure the health and well-being of the pregnancy.
