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What happens if you take birth control while pregnant?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably nothing: The pill contains estrogen and progesterone, both of which are normally produced in higher levels when you are pregnant. You should not take ocp's when prengant - but if you do it is not likely to be harmful.

Answered 3/26/2013

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