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I Had Bikini Laser Hair Removal Done 5 Days Before I Found out I Was Pregnant, Im 4 Weeks. Did It Harm The Baby?

rahaf5Mar 6, 2012
i had laser hair removal done about five days before i found out i was pregnant, im 4 weeks, also used hydroquine & tretinoin for 1 day on the dark spots in the bikini area, will it cause harm or effect my baby??

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