Trying to squeeze in two vaccines before the middle of July..... bad idea?

[BeeKeeping]

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and due the 19th of July...

Work for NHS but was taken off patient contact early as advised not to have the vaccine during pregnancy.

Obviously guidelines for that have now changed and I've become eligible both through work and because I'm now in an age bracket that has been offered one.

My occupational appointment is for tomorrow and my NHS appointment is for the 11th...

Now I know that that's too close together so I wondered if I could have the 1st dose tomorrow and then push back the nhs appointment for a few weeks (4 weeks?) to squeeze in both doses before baby is due....?

If I stick on the employment 'stream' earliest they'll offer the 2nd dose is 8 weeks and I'll have run out of time. Don't fancy getting the second dose too close to due date as will need all my strength for labour!

So A) try and wangle both doses as soon as possible- possibly immortal and definitely poorly researched in terms of out outcomes...

B) accept partial vaccination is better than none and getting the second dose after baby is here? Down sides here are obviously additional risks of catching covid in late pregnancy and the known maternal and fetal consequences....

A is not allowed , you can’t lie about the date of your first vaccine.

You won't be able to book them that close together so its B.

I'm NHS I've had both within 3 weeks of one another but I'm not pregnant. 1st vaccine sore arm 2nd vaccine sore arm ached all over very tired like you feel with a bad cold. This lasted approx 12 hrs then went.
If I were you I'd have my vaccines after baby is born. You are obviously in a younger age group and not in a front line role atm. The chances of you contractions covid are small therefore I would not risk anything at this point of my pregnancy by having my vaccines now.

Yes I’d be surprised if you were actually able to book so close together. I had my first through GP, the second dose date came through and I couldn’t make it, so I went online to book through the mass vaccination centre. I assumed I’d have to book 2 new appointments, then explain when I turned up (with my card) that’d is had my first already, but no, the website knew I’d had one and let me just book my second. For once the NHS IT systems seem to be working!! So I don’t think you’ll be able to just book 2 first doses and pretend you haven’t had one - once you’ve had one they’ll update your records.

Contracting not contractions they will come soon enough
Goodluck btw.

What's the benefit of having both before baby is born? Id just have them when you supposed to

The benefits would be reduced risk of catching covid... recent reputable studies have shown significant increases in pre term labour, significant increases in the need for assisted delivery/c section and double the risk of still birth if you have covid at the time of birth.

But I see what people are saying. I'll not cheat the system (even if I could)!

My mum has chosen not to get the vaccine and regularly looks after my 2yr old- who also goes to nursery.

Wondering about doing 'full lockdown' 4 weeks before due date to further reduce risk?... but it would break my mums heart..

Then your mum needs to get the vaccine? She needs to realise actions have consequences. Would you really feel comfortable with her holding and cuddling your new baby without being vaccinated? Especially as you’re rightly so concerned about yourself being vaccinated.

@Tinkywinkydinkydoo I can't make her! She wrongly believes that the AZ is much less effective and carries higher risk of complications/side effects. She wants the Pfizer but they don't routinely offer that to over 40s. And the timing factor comes into play too - she's not going to be able to book both vaccines and give them time to kick in before the birth.

I've tried talking to her about my concerns.. she won't listen.. even going as far as putting her fingers in her ears! It's infuriating. It's as if she believes if she doesn't know the consequences she can't be held accountable.

She'd respect my wishes if I asked her not to visit but would be deeply hurt.

Yes, as pp said, you can’t book two “first” vaccines and use one as your second.
I’d be concerned about your mum too. I’d be surprised you are letting her look after your toddler, let alone come near to your newborn.

I chose a site that I knew specifically was doing moderna, when moderna was rolled out 20 sites were the ones getting it first, I am 43 so chose one of those sites closest to me and have had moderna, my dsis is 40 and went to the same site to avoid az and got given Pfizer. So suggest your dmum could choose a site and see if they offer Pfizer or moderna, she can always say no if they offer az.

Sorry, I know you can’t make her, but you need to let her know by not getting it she’ll be restricted to seeing her grandchildren because it’s not safe. It’s not fair for you to feel so guilty because of her actions , you just want to protect yourself and your children but feel you can’t do it properly because of your mums feelings. It’s a tough spot to be in and I feel for you but you need to do what’s best for your new baby and try not to feel guilty because your mother will be heartbroken because of her own actions. Maybe tell her something like you just want your dd to yourself for the next few weeks because you want to spend one on one time with her before the new baby arrives?