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Can you have the vaccine if your pregnant and want it?

39 replies

Helenj1977 · 14/02/2021 19:50

Just that really. We want to start ttc but the thought of missing out of the vaccine is making me question it and it's a horrible feeling.

We put it off last year due to covid.

I have read that some pregnant women have had it but the NHS advises against it so I wonder if I'll even be offered.

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Screwcorona · 14/02/2021 21:59

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WhySoSensitive · 14/02/2021 22:01

Currently no evidence showing an increase in miscarriage, early labour or still birth in comparison to none vaccinated pregnant women.

Current advise is to discuss with your GP as studies are still very limited but they can’t deny you if you understand risks involved.

riveted1 · 14/02/2021 22:01

@Screwcorona

Its advised against and theres a number of pregnancy losses just after vaccination. I think you'll struggle to find someone willing to vaccinate you pregnant in the uk
Not true on both counts

Yes OP you can be vaccinated, but it's advised only if you're in a high risk job, or CEV so that benefits outweigh the fact that it hasn't been licensed for use in pregnancy (yet). I know several pregnant doctors who have chosen to be vaccinated.

User594022452 · 14/02/2021 22:09

@Screwcorona

Its advised against and theres a number of pregnancy losses just after vaccination. I think you'll struggle to find someone willing to vaccinate you pregnant in the uk
Could you please link the source where you read that? (Please note: A random friend's status on Facebook doesn't count.) This sounds very close to fake news to me and it's irresponsible to be spreading misinformation on a public website.

I always thought the recommendation that the covid vaccine wasn't suitable during pregnancy was because it was unethical to recruit pregnant volunteers for the trial. Therefore it's solely due to lack of information rather than confirmed adverse outcome. I believe in the USA pregnant health workers ARE being vaccinated as the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

EarlGreywithLemon · 14/02/2021 22:28

Absolutely not true that it’s been linked to any miscarriages. Also, pregnant women have already had it in the UK.
OPC, I’m in your position exactly, except I’m CV ( but not ECV). I spoke to my GP who said I wouldn’t be able to have it, because it’s only offered if the pregnant woman in question is otherwise at very high risk (working with Covid patients, ECV etc). That’s not because they think there are issues, but simply because there’s no data yet.
Luckily I’m having my first dose next week, but will wait for the second dose and will start TTC straight after that. I’d love not to have to wait, as I’m not exactly a spring chicken, but I feel more comfortable knowing I and the baby would have protection during the pregnancy.

Arrierttyclock · 15/02/2021 07:19

We were thinking of waiting due to this too, I've had my first vaccine and second one booked for 15th March. This is our first month trying after stopping the pill so v unlikely that I'll get pregnant but if I do I'll have a risk assessment and see if it's worth it. I wouldn't be against having it whilst pregnant. I'm a dental nurse so a high risk job as were in the mouth all day

NamelessNinja · 15/02/2021 07:24

@Screwcorona

Its advised against and theres a number of pregnancy losses just after vaccination. I think you'll struggle to find someone willing to vaccinate you pregnant in the uk
This is scaremongering and complete nonsense. It isn't recommended as a rule because of obviously there is no data yet. However I have heard of it being offered in certain high risk situations- ECV/frontline HCP. Look up 'Mama Dr Jones' on YouTube/Instagram. She's a US OB GYN campaigning for pregnant women to have the right to decide whether they want the vaccine (particularly HCP) and her posts are informative.
Original poster
Helenj1977 · 15/02/2021 07:34

Thanks everyone. It's so hard isn't it.

I'm not high risk etc so not likely to get my first dose until May if you use the calculator.

I am fast approaching 40 and my dp is nearly 45 do I do feel time is against us.

What's the other option? Go for it and avoid people all year as the vaccine doesn't prevent transmission?

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Athinginitself · 15/02/2021 07:37

I know some HCP who have had it whilst pregnant after weighing up risks. Theres no evidence that it impacts pregnancy just that pregnant women were not included in trials.

cptartapp · 15/02/2021 08:10

My nurse friend is trying to conceive and just had it.

trevthecat · 15/02/2021 08:13

I've just done my vaccination training, yes you can be vaccinated. The advice is speak to your gp about it but yes, you can be vaccinated and it is encouraged

grey12 · 15/02/2021 08:14

@riveted1 thanks for sending that link Smile

RosieLemonade · 15/02/2021 08:18

@Screwcorona

Its advised against and theres a number of pregnancy losses just after vaccination. I think you'll struggle to find someone willing to vaccinate you pregnant in the uk
Wouldn't this be all over the papers if it was true? Link please. OP I am in the same position. Keep hoping they will offer them to teachers soon do we at least have a time frame!
ThatDamnKrampus · 15/02/2021 08:20

@Screwcorona

Its advised against and theres a number of pregnancy losses just after vaccination. I think you'll struggle to find someone willing to vaccinate you pregnant in the uk
You cant spout that with providing a source - preferably peer reviewed articles - daily fail doesn't count!
grey12 · 15/02/2021 08:20

@cptartapp

My nurse friend is trying to conceive and just had it.
Trying to conceive is a completely different situation Hmm by the time she's pregnant (if she's not pregnant now of course) the body would have responded to the vaccine. Only the "memory of the virus" in the white blood cells remains. The issue is with pregnancy that the actual vaccine will come in contact with the baby through the mum's blood.
1990s · 15/02/2021 09:29

@Screwcorona

Its advised against and theres a number of pregnancy losses just after vaccination. I think you'll struggle to find someone willing to vaccinate you pregnant in the uk
THIS IS COMPLETELY UNTRUE.

Please read this article quoting Johnathan van Tam:

the deputy chief medical officer for England, Jonathan Van-Tam, when answering questions from BBC viewers, said: "I have never heard of a vaccine that affects fertility."
He described the suggestion as "a nasty, pernicious scare story, but that's all it is".

www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56012529

SeldomFollowedIt · 15/02/2021 09:32

I had the swine flu vaccine whilst pregnant back in 2010 with no testing on pregnant women. Me and baby were fine.

SmidgenofaPigeon · 15/02/2021 09:40

@Screwcorona it really pisses me off when people spread this kind of shit about miscarriages without being able to back it up with any fact based evidence whatsoever. Pregnant women have to worry about miscarriage enough as it is thank you. Do everyone a favour and don’t spread this scaremongering rubbish.

4amWitchingHour · 15/02/2021 09:41

@Screwcorona

Its advised against and theres a number of pregnancy losses just after vaccination. I think you'll struggle to find someone willing to vaccinate you pregnant in the uk
Reported.
Bloatstoat · 15/02/2021 09:43

I'm a HCP, I work with patients but not on Covid wards (although any patients could be asymptomatic). I'm currently 22 weeks. Colleagues have had their first vaccine dose, my trust has said I'm not able to have the vaccine with them but to discuss with my midwife as extremely high risk pregnant women are able to have the vaccine via antenatal care - midwife's view is I'm not high risk enough. It seems quite vague as I suppose they are just getting used to dealing with this, so in my experience I've been told it is possible for some pregnant women to be vaccinated but it's not routine, so i suppose depends on your circumstances.

PinkDaffodil2 · 15/02/2021 09:47

I’m TTC and will absolutely get my second dose when offered, regardless of pregnancy and the overwhelming majority of pregnant doctor friends are in the same position (final year GP trainee which seems a really popular year to get pregnant Grin)

8dpwoah · 15/02/2021 09:49

My GP advised me it's my own choice and to read the RCOG guidance. I'm 6 weeks pregnant and work in an education environment where social distancing isn't possible, we have been offered it through our employer but as I'm pregnant I probably won't be on the 'shop floor' much longer now anyway so I've decided not to have it at present. However if the info and advice changes I would not be adverse to changing my mind too, after all it is only the lack of data at this point which is advising caution in general and to have it if your risk of catching it (care etc) or risk of severe illness (CEV) is higher than 'normal'. Costs/benefits isn't it.

Screwcorona · 15/02/2021 11:22

@namelessninja yes it definitly scared me hearing about it...I've not made it up though🤨
I've seen more than one news article about it happening to women, interviewing the woman in question etc. Its really upsetting. I'm 26weeks on wednesday so will be waiting till baby is here and then hopefully get the vaccine

Not sure why my post was deleted though, i didnt say anything offensive or personal attack?

SmidgenofaPigeon · 15/02/2021 11:36

@Screwcorona then you have been misinformed and you are not able to produce any evidence, are you? I suspect your post was deleted because pointless scaremongering about miscarriage without evidence to back it up is not helpful o anyone.