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If pregnant but didn't know of it and continue to take birth control, would the birth control effect the baby in any way?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

No.: Be assured that the tiny amount of sex hormones in the birth control pills does no harm on the fetus. Take Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily and good luck!

Dr ONeill agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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