Pregnant on the BCP and freaking out

[Anonymous]

I have been on the Pill for many years and never had any issues with it. I have acne so it helps with that. My dermatologist prescribed an antibiotic for a few months to help with my acne. She said it is a myth that antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of the Pill. Well, I just got a positive pregnancy test yesterday and now I am freaking out. My DH were going to try for #2 next year. But what I am worried about is I was on the Pill and an antibiotic and generic Retin A and I am concerned that these might have somehow affected the baby. Obviously I stopped taking them all yesterday when I got the positive and I will call my doctor tomorrow but I can't stop thinking about it. Also, how can the doctor determine a due date if I have no idea when I ovulated? My last period was a period on the Pill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have been on the Pill for many years and never had any issues with it. I have acne so it helps with that. My dermatologist prescribed an antibiotic for a few months to help with my acne. She said it is a myth that antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of the Pill. Well, I just got a positive pregnancy test yesterday and now I am freaking out. My DH were going to try for #2 next year. But what I am worried about is I was on the Pill and an antibiotic and generic Retin A and I am concerned that these might have somehow affected the baby. Obviously I stopped taking them all yesterday when I got the positive and I will call my doctor tomorrow but I can't stop thinking about it. Also, how can the doctor determine a due date if I have no idea when I ovulated? My last period was a period on the Pill.

Early ultrasounds are very good at predicating the due date. Perhaps, you might want to get a different doctor from the one who told that antibiotics do not decrease the effectiveness of the pill. Congrats!

[Anonymous]

I also got pregnant on the pill and was taking a medication not advised during pregnancy. My due date was calculated off the date of my last period because obviously I did ovulate. It was accurate. My child was born healthy and is now an active toddler. COngratulations!

[Anonymous]

I'd only be concerned about the retinA but you can discuss the risks with your OB. You can get a pretty accurate due date if you have an early ultrasound. If it makes you feel any better I was taking champix when I found out I was pregnant and baby is fine.