Can Pill Cause Miscarriage?

No. Continuing to take the birth control pill before or after a pregnancy is confirmed will not abort the fetus. It's also unlikely that taking the pill will have an effect on fetal development. Oral contraceptives don't cause miscarriages because they don't work in that way.

What happens if you take the pill while pregnant?

What happens if I take birth control pills while pregnant? Don't worry if you kept taking your birth control pill because you didn't know you were pregnant. Despite years of this accident happening, there's very little evidence that exposure to the hormones in birth control pills causes birth defects.

What pills may cause miscarriage?

Medications that increase miscarriage risk during this period include retinoids, misoprostol, methotrexate and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Mums-to-be should always check with their doctor, pharmacist or midwife before taking any medication.