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Would you get the covid booster jab at 28 weeks pregnant?

28 replies

oooohrene · 15/11/2021 17:41

I've been offered it and although I have had my two jabs (before I got pregnant) and its recommended I get a booster, I am not actually sure I want it and I don't know why. My pregnancy is high risk, to avoid a drip feed (gestational diabetes, age and weight)

I know I need to research it before I decide but Googling this question just makes me more confused.

Would you get the booster and why? I'd like to hear opinions so I can mull it over.

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Theyellowflamingo · 15/11/2021 17:46

Yes. And all the more if I had diabetes, obesity and was older.

HeyFloof · 15/11/2021 17:47

Without hesitation.

I am pregnant and will/would take a covid booster at any gestation if it is offered to me.

LittleBearPad · 15/11/2021 17:48

Yes. Read the NHS website. Don’t just google. All internet information is not created equal

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Dragonfire282 · 15/11/2021 17:48

Yes absolutely. There was an article in the news recently about a lately who lost her baby at 26 weeks, she had refused the vaccine and caught covid resulting in her loss.

EnrouteNOTonroute · 15/11/2021 17:49

Given your comorbidities it’s wise if you do. Unless you can isolate until the end of the pregnancy

HDready · 15/11/2021 17:51

Yes. I’m 34 weeks and will be getting mine within the next few weeks. I definitely would with your co-morbidities.

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oooohrene · 15/11/2021 17:53

Thank you

I have read the NHS website and some other bits. I also saw a story about a woman who had the booster and then had a miscarriage, she of course blames the booster.

I know I shouldn't read these things but I did and now my anxiety is through the roof.

I'm not usually like this!

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RosieLemonade · 15/11/2021 17:56

@oooohrene

Thank you

I have read the NHS website and some other bits. I also saw a story about a woman who had the booster and then had a miscarriage, she of course blames the booster.

I know I shouldn't read these things but I did and now my anxiety is through the roof.

I'm not usually like this!

What gestation did she have the baby? I'm 22 weeks and planning to have mine when offered. Have you spoken to your midwife? She might be able to advice with the GD.
RosieLemonade · 15/11/2021 17:57

Sorry I meant miscarriage. Stupid lack of editing button.

ThePoint678 · 15/11/2021 17:59

Yes, and particularly if you have other health conditions too.

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oooohrene · 15/11/2021 18:00

Just checked and it was 16 weeks

It was a story on Instagram

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MrsRubyMonday · 15/11/2021 18:05

I'm 15+1 with an IVF baby, my clinic has told me in no uncertain terms to have all covid vaccines, boosters etc when offered as the risk of getting covid is so high during pregnancy. Being pregnant lowers your immune system, which is why you're already recommended to get the flu and whooping cough vaccines, take advantage of any protection you can get. The clinic have been incredibly careful in their advice on things we aren't allowed to do, I was banned from sex and baths until 12 weeks in case of bleeding so they wouldn't be saying this unless there was a good reason.

Pepperama · 15/11/2021 18:07

Yes. Late and unexplained miscarriages sadly do happen, and if there's a lot of pregnant women getting jabs, for a small number this will coincide without one thing causing the other. There is quite a lot of evidence now on safety of the jabs in pregnancy and no evidence of harmful effects on mum or baby. Getting COVID on the other hand can cause real problems due to high fever and immune response.

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oooohrene · 15/11/2021 18:08

Yes I've had whooping cough and flu jabs the other month

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AdrianeMole · 15/11/2021 18:08

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oooohrene · 15/11/2021 18:09

This thread is making me feel better thank you

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oooohrene · 15/11/2021 18:09

@AdrianeMole

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QueenofLouisiana · 15/11/2021 18:11

Having had covid, yes I would. I was fully vaccinated and was still quite unwell. Just had my booster today.

AdrianeMole · 15/11/2021 18:12

Sorry I tried to write a post that had a rude word in in - not directed at anyone, I was trying to say random people's stories like the one you referenced give me the hebbie jeebies. However I am 15 weeks and planning to get the booster.
I think its quite neat that the baby gets some antibodies too from it.

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oooohrene · 15/11/2021 18:18

Ah okay

I don't usually take notice of these stories and I avoid the news because it makes me anxious but this one just got to me

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Pinkywoo · 15/11/2021 18:28

I'm having the booster next week at 25 weeks as I have moderate/severe asthma. The risk to the baby if I got covid isn't worth taking, it affects unborn babies very badly.

InTheNightWeWillWish · 15/11/2021 18:32

Covid can really effect your blood sugars, which can obviously then filter down to baby. So even if you get a mild version of covid, you might find that it still makes you feel unwell because your sugars are too high/low. I’m not eligible for the booster yet but I had my 1st and 2nd vaccines during pregnancy (12 and 21 weeks) and before I was diagnosed with GD. Baby is absolutely fine. They’re an awkward bugger but they were an awkward bugger at the first two scans before I had the vaccine. I’m glad I was fully vaccinated before the GD diagnosis, it’s just one less thing to worry about.

I’m 37 weeks and being induced later this week as I had reduced movements and some blood glucose levels. I could have kept my induction until next week but my anxiety is so high with the GD. The only anxiety I have about covid is catching it in these last few days and it impacting my labour, potentially having to give birth alone. I imagine if I hadn’t had the vaccines, I’d be incredibly anxious now.

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 15/11/2021 18:39

Yes, I had my booster at 27 weeks. It was because of the increased risk of preterm labour and still birth in the 3rd trimester. That was almost 7 weeks ago and everything is fine.

PeppaNeedsToBeWrappedInBacon · 15/11/2021 18:40

I absolutely would. My pregnancy is also high risk (IUGR due to placental failure in last pregnancy) and that was one of the deciding factors to have the jab for me. I wait until after the 12 week scan for the reassurance everything was ok first, otherwise I would have blamed the jab whether it was to blame or not.

Because of your diabetes, weight and age the consequences of covid for you are a higher risk too, that paired with the lower immune system in pregnancy, the high rate of pregnant women having premature births, stillborn births and ICU stays. It’s just not worth it when weight up with the pros and (possible) cons of the vaccine.

I would 100% get the vaccine. Do you’re own research, use non biased reliable webpages and make your own informed decision. It’s not easy to have doubts yet everyone around you act like it’s a breeze of a decision to make, and the sureness and judgement from everyone else just pushes you further into a pit of uncertainness, so as much as everyone will give their opinion. Remember that it is your choice and your choice alone.

No point in reading dontgetvaccinatedoryouwilldie.com 😂

Nibblonian · 15/11/2021 18:42

Yes, I'm 27+2 and am having my booster on Wednesday. I'm 39 and being treated for gestational hypertension, so it's a no- brainer for me. The risk of Covid would be much higher than any posed by the vaccine.

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