Birth control pills and pregnancy?

Question

Has anyone found out they were months pregnant and the whole time had been taking their birth control pills? Do you think that could cause the baby harm or make it messed up somehow. I know a lot of women miscarry without knowing it while taking the birth, but what if the baby survives?

Answer 1

There is strong evidence that the Pill does not always prevent ovulation. This means that break-through ovulation occurs. For people that are on the combination pills, the rate of break-through ovulation ranges from 1.7% to 28.6% per cycle. For people that are on progesterone only pills, break through ovulation occurs from 33% to 65% of the time. "Breakthrough ovulation happens even among those who never miss a pill."

Breakthrough ovulation happens a lot, but if you read below you can see how the pill works, and see why it is considered 99.9% effective.

The Pill's first and primary mechanism is to inhibit ovulation. This is what most Birth Control companies say that their pill does, without mentioning the other "backup" mechanisms. The second mechanism is the thickening of the cervical mucus which makes it more difficult for sperm to travel to the egg. The third mechanism is where ethical decisions must take place. This mechanism thins and shrivels the lining of the uterus to the point that it is unable or less able to facilitate the implantation of the newly-fertilized egg. Since life begins at conception, this third mechanism is an abortifacient.

So that is why it is considered 99.9% effective.... because if the first mechanism doesn't work, then it goes to the second, and then if creates a hostile environment for the baby and just aborts it.

Many women get pregnant on the pill and their babies are fine... you just need to get off the pill when you find out that you are preg so that the hormones don't affect you in a way they shouldn't.

Answer 2

I was about 2 months pregnant when I found out. I stopped taking the pill right away. My doctor told me that everything should be fine and all the tests she's done so far have come back normal. I don't know if you were looking for someone who was further than just 2 months but I thought this might help.

Answer 3

I've known several women who got pregnant while taking birth control pills and none of them had any problems. I haven't known any who miscarried. You shouldn't take birth control pills if you are pregnant, but if you get pregnant while taking them it is unlikely to cause any damage.