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Hi doctor, I am approximately 4–5 weeks pregnant (positive home pregnancy test, period delayed by 5 days). Before I knew I was pregnant, I took Baidyanath Pushpadhanwa Ras and Baidyanath Gandhak Rasayan once daily from 1 July to 10 July for recurrent yeast infection (ayurvedic recommended it to me). I have stopped both medicines. Should I be concerned about the baby and my pregnancy? Can these medicines harm my pregnancy?
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Go for antenatal consultation there is ayurvedic treatment available month wise which is beneficial for both heath mother and baby
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No need to worry
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No these won’t harm the pregnancy but any how you have already stopped the medicine no need to worry
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U will be advising for scan in 5 or 6 wks
And NT scan during 12 wks
This will also help to see the baby condition
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No need to worry
Take rest
Enjoy your pregnancy
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Consult for proper treatment and plan
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Good yoou stopped the medicines. Now you need to add protective herbs that can help in giving birth to a healthy child. Start following HAIP DIET and seek proper consultation
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Taking these medicines before realizing you were pregnant does not automatically mean the pregnancy has been harmed. Please don’t panic.
Since safety data for many classical formulations in early pregnancy are limited, stopping unsupervised medication was appropriate. Show the exact medicines, doses and duration to your obstetrician and Ayurveda physician, and continue routine early-pregnancy evaluation and follow-up.
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Stop medicine.consult doctor
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I did good job you have stop ..you can consult Ayurcentral begur,Bangalore or online consultation 10am-1:30pm…as per safety of child your medicine can be customized accordingly
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Consult
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Already you have stop these medicines and these are helpful for conceiving and problems like pcod, infertility.....so there is no any risk of pregnancy.....it will be confirmed during scan also
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Hi both medicine are safe if you took by ur drs advice.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailments before consuming any medicine
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Not to worry since you have already stopped it . Undergo early pregnancy scan at 6 weeks.
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Dr. Asmita
Ayurveda
1 yrs exp
Indore
Firstly AAP DATING SCAN KARWAO TAKI PATA LAGE KI BABY KI HEART BEAT AAYI KI NHI BABY UTERUS ME H YAA NHI USKE BAD FOLIC ACID KI TABLET START KRNA KYUKI FOLLIC ACID BABY DEVELOPMENT J LIYE JARURI H BOHT AND YEAST INFECTION K LIYE GARAM PAANI ME THODI SI TANKAN BHASM AND HALDI DAL K PRAKSHALAN DHONA H
AND YONI DHUPAN KARAM KRNA HAI
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starting 3 month aapko koi excercise nhi krni h na heavy weight uthana hai na intermittent hona h
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soft diet , seasonal fruits lena hai nariyal pani pina hai
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Dr. Anita Devi
Ayurveda
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
As you are in pregnancy stage. Hence don't take any medicine without consulting any doctor.
Mainten Balance diet, take adequate amount of fluids like water, fresh fruit juice, fresh coconut water and stay hydrated.
If you want to start ayurvedic medicine/tonic for your and baby health, then you may consult Personally for better and treatment.
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Dr. Tinkle Rani
Ayurveda
9 yrs exp
New Delhi
Based on your history, you stopped both medicines as soon as you realized you were pregnant, which was the right step. At present, it is not possible to say that the medicines have caused harm to the baby, and most early pregnancies exposed to a medication do not automatically result in birth defects or pregnancy loss. Many women take medications before realizing they are pregnant and subsequently have completely healthy pregnancies.
However, Baidyanath Pushpadhanwa Ras is a classical Rasaushadhi that may contain purified metals/minerals depending on the formulation, and its safety during pregnancy has not been established. Similarly, although Gandhak Rasayan is used in Ayurveda for various conditions, it is not routinely recommended during pregnancy unless prescribed by a qualified Ayurvedic physician specifically managing a pregnant patient. Therefore, stopping both medicines was appropriate.
At 4â5 weeks of pregnancy, the priority now is routine antenatal care, rather than worrying that these medicines have definitely caused harm. There is no evidence that a short, unintentional exposure like the one you described means your baby has been harmed.
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Arrange your first antenatal consultation with your obstetrician/gynecologist and inform them about the medicines you took, including the dates (1 July to 10 July). Continue your routine pregnancy care and avoid starting any Ayurvedic, herbal, or over-the-counter medicines during pregnancy unless they have been specifically advised by a qualified doctor familiar with your pregnancy. For individualized Ayurvedic pregnancy guidance, dietary advice, and safe management of recurrent yeast infection during pregnancy, you may connect with us at 9 3 1 5 6 6 1 5 6 5. We will help you plan a pregnancy-safe Ayurvedic approach alongside your routine obstetric care.
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Maintain a balanced diet, stay well hydrated, get adequate rest, and avoid self-medication throughout pregnancy. If you develop symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, fever, or persistent severe vomiting, seek medical attention promptly. Otherwise, focus on regular antenatal follow-up and a healthy lifestyle. Overall, based on the information you have shared, there is no reason to assume that your brief exposure has harmed the pregnancy, and the majority of women with similar inadvertent early-pregnancy exposures go on to have healthy pregnancies. The next step is appropriate prenatal care and continued monitoring rather than undue anxiety. Thank you
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Dr. Vanita Chandna
Ayurveda
31 yrs exp
Jalandhar
I think you are taking this to conceive
I think pregnancy will be ok
Colour doppler will be done at 12-14wks to see the organs of baby
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