Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

The antibiotics that you were prescibed- Amoxycillin, Clavulanic acid and Cephalexin- are considered a pregnancy Category B medicine by the United State Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that although the drug has not been studied in pregnant women, in animal studies, these drugs showed no negative effects on the fetus.

Valium, Xanax and Ibuprofen are FDA (Food and Drug Administration) pregnancy category D drugs. These should not be used during the pregnancy but a single dose taken on the night before surgery does not produce much effect on the fetus. Prolonged use of Ibuprofen may cause some congenital defects. I should not bother you as you have taken Ibuprofen for short period.

I would advise you to consult your Gynecologist, get yourself properly investigated to rule out any possible defects.

I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful.

I will be available for your further follow up queries if any.

Regards.

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Hello.

Thanks for writing again.

There are many studies regarding the use of general anesthesia during pregnancy, but there is no causative association noted in regard to an increased birth defects and use of general anesthesia.

Study suggests, surgery with general anesthesia is associated with a increased incidence of spontaneous abortion. But in your case it carries a minimum risk, as the surgery you have undergone is not a major surgery. It requires short general anesthesia.

Hope I have answered your query.

Wishing you a trouble free pregnancy.

Regards.

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