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I am currently taking antibiotics for stomach infection. would it be safe for the foetus if my wife concieves during this time when m on antibiotics?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Yes: Generally this will not affect the fetus in any meaningful fashion.

Answered 12/6/2014

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A member asked:

I am currently taking antibiotics for stomach infection. would it be safe for the foetus if my wife concieves during this time when m on antibiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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