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My girlfriend took emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) and they did not work. If she stays pregnant, will there be something wrong with her baby?

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My girlfriend took emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) and they did not work. If she stays pregnant, will there be something wrong with her baby?

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No. Studies have been done with women who did not know they were pregnant and kept taking regular birth control pills. These studies have found no greater risk for birth defects. Your girlfriend should see a doctor right away to talk about her options.

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No. Studies have been done with women who did not know they were pregnant and kept taking birth control pills. These studies have found no greater risk for birth defects. Your girlfriend should see a doctor right away to talk about her options.