Expert: Pat G - 2/5/2011

Question
Im 20 yrs old. Im suppose to have my monthly period/  menstruation last january 25. I took a pregnancy test on feb.2 and it was possitive.. Feb.4 I intake a 5o0mg Cortal tablet with a glass of sprite (cola drink) . On feb.5 I Did the same thing then after maybe a couple of hours,I intake two 5o0mg ascorbic acid. .  I'Ve known people who have done this before and it caused them to miscarry.. Now, Me and my boyfriend decided to keep our bAby. Iam worried if my actions before would cause complications and/or defect to our unborn child.

Answer
Hello, violet,

If a friend of yours took this combination and then miscarried, most likely she was going to miscarry anyway. Cortal is just aspirin. Ascorbic acid is just Vitamin C, and it's not a particularly large dose you took. Some women take enough Vitamin C to cause diarrhea, and it still doesn't cause abortion. I am familiar with Sprite as well. I don't see any reason why any of these would cause miscarriage. I don't recommend a woman drink any cola type products with artificial sweeteners, but that applies to all women (and men) and not just pregnant women.

Your baby could have problems for other reasons, not related to what you took. All women worry about whether their babies will be all right. It's part of what it's like to be pregnant. But it is rare for a baby to have a major problem. I would say that the possibilities are very good that your baby is fine.

Good luck to you! Send me a picture when your baby is born. :)