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Should I Be Alarmed To Be Pregnant At 41?

i have been using retinol A cream, hydroquinone cream, and a bunch of vitamins not recommended for pregnancy ie: conjugated linoic acid, niacin, selenium, b12, alpha lipoic acid, biotin and chromium picoinate. I am 41 and just realized i am pregnant (missed my period 1 week) and did home test. this would be my 3rd child. oh yes and I have had a glass to two glasses with dinner most nights. Should I be alarmed?
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
please do not panic.
Other than the creams that you are using rest of the supplements are helpful during pregnancy.
Please stop use of these ointments.At 5 weeks pregnancy , you need not worry about effects of ointments on pregnancy, as organ formation starts after 6 weeks and absorption of vitamin A in the cream through skin is very minimal.
I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime.
Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet.
Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day.
Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars.
As a word of caution, it is better to stop alcohol intake in any form and in any dose. It has proved harmful effects on baby growth.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
Dr Purushottam
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Should I Be Alarmed To Be Pregnant At 41?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. please do not panic. Other than the creams that you are using rest of the supplements are helpful during pregnancy. Please stop use of these ointments.At 5 weeks pregnancy , you need not worry about effects of ointments on pregnancy, as organ formation starts after 6 weeks and absorption of vitamin A in the cream through skin is very minimal. I will suggest indulging in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime. Include plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet. Have adequate water intake , say 8 – 10 glasses per day. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars. As a word of caution, it is better to stop alcohol intake in any form and in any dose. It has proved harmful effects on baby growth. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health. Dr Purushottam