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Continued pregnancy now at 7 weeks after a failed abortion at 5 weeks using cytotec (misoprostol). what are the possible effects to the baby when born?

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See answer: Congenital anomalies sometimes associated with fetal death have been reported subsequent to the unsuccessful use of Misoprostol to abort in the first trimester. For the most part, there has been no adverse effect on the baby.

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Answered 11/23/2020

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A member asked:

Continued pregnancy now at 7 weeks after a failed abortion at 5 weeks using cytotec (misoprostol). what are the possible effects to the baby when born?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Lewis answered

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

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