Will you/would you have the vaccine if you're TTC?

[tootsytoo]

Just that really as looks like we may be offered a vaccine sooner than we thought, I'm mid thirties.

If I wasn't TTC there would be no doubt in my mind and I'd take it.

But I'm planning the conceive in the next 12 months and a bit torn over whether or not to have it and wandered other people's thoughts?

If yes/no then please explain thy reasons why.

[EffIt]

There's no evidence because it hasn't existed long enough for anyone to know the effects on fertility/babies if any. How many babies have been born to women who have had this vaccine? The mRNA vaccines have never been used on humans until now so how can they possibly be so sure it's totally safe? Does anyone know the reason why they changed the advice on giving it to pregnant women?

[Timeturnerplease]

I’m hoping to persuade whomever makes these decisions to let me have it when it’s my turn. I’m pregnant.

Also a primary teacher though, so high likelihood of catching covid.

[ILookAtTheFloor]

I had the vaccine and I'm TTC. There was nothing on the consent form about TTC.

I actually conceived this month but had a chemical pregnancy. I'm back to TTC now. I did worry initially but after reading about the debunked infertility myths I went for it.

[lambo88]

When I went for my vaccine I'm sure it said if your trying to conceive speak to your gp so u can come to a decision together...but I would definitely have the vaccine xx

[Lostinspace23]

I’d definitely have it whilst ttc as I’d be less keen to do so when actually pregnant or breastfeeding given the lack of clear research. Get protected whilst you can, so you can have peace of mind when you do get pregnant.

[Trinacham]

I feel as though those who are choosing not to have it, or worried about having it, are made to feel they are putting their baby in danger, or that they are being stupid for not getting the best protection. When in reality, they don't want to risk the unknowns - they are doing it to protect! That's the irony of it. We ALL want to protect, and nobody knows the answer. I think people should not be judged on their choice. It is up to you what you think is safest! Everyone wants the best for themselves and their loved ones. If I end up with a high risk pregnancy (I am likely to get gestational diabetes as my mum had it with me, and my sister had it with my niece) then I would more likely have it. If not, I would probably take the current advice and not have it. The unknowns are scary for me. No proof that it is a danger, but no proof that there isn't.

[fairgame84]

I'm currently ttc and had it 8 days ago. I purposely had it between AF and ovulation.

It could take me months or years to get pregnant and all the time I'm at risk as a ward nurse with a heart condition and high blood pressure. I've already got 1 dc with additional needs and have a responsibility to make sure im healthy and here to take care of him.

[bitheby]

I haven't applied for it (nhs not patient facing but manager is encouraging us all to get it) because my trust still is not recommending it for women who are trying to conceive. Am feeling quite torn because I haven't conceived and I could've had both my doses by now if I'd applied in the first few weeks.

[MaryShelley1818]

Wouldn't hesitate to get it whilst ttc, there is absolutely no reason to risk getting Covid when I could be protected from it.
I had the Pfizer vaccine last night and am currently breastfeeding my 2 week old baby, feeling very fortunate that research now shows some immunity will pass on to her.

[JanewaysBun]

Yes
Pondering dc3
I'll have he vaccine whenever I'm offered

[IDontDrinkTea]

I’ve had it and am ttc. I work as a midwife and have seen some very poorly pregnant women with it - I don’t want that to be me, so very keen to be vaccinated

[QuestionEverythingOrBeASheep]

No I wouldn't. I read something on The British Medical Journal about having it during pregnancy and it wasn't recommended. Maybe if you don't want to conceive for a few years it will be fine. I don't know what trials have been done with regard to this.

[EarlGreywithLemon]

Jonathan Van Tam on the rumours that the jab could impact fertility: “this is a nasty, pernicious scare story but that's all it is. It is deliberately designed to target people's worries and their aspirations in life. It's complete and utterly groundless."

Also : there is no "plausible biological mechanism" by which the vaccine could affect your fertility, says Prof Lucy Chappell, a professor in obstetrics at King's College London and spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

And: Prof Nicola Stonehouse, a virologist at the University of Leeds, said there was no possible way she could think of that this could have an impact on reproductive health.
And getting the Covid virus itself - which the vaccine protects against - has the potential to affect fertility, so "you're much more likely to have fertility issues post-Covid than after the vaccine," Prof Stonehouse said.

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

[HSHorror]

I would have if ttc.
As it is so hard to breathe at full term anyway with a baby on your rib cage.
Covid itself is affecting hormones and periods and making some older women go into menopause.
Plus every pregnant woman will be high risk of catching with all the appts and scans.

[Todaytomorrowyesterday]

My sister is currently TTC and was offered the vaccine due to her job role she asked if she could wait until she knew whether or not she was pregnant & they agreed - her period arrived a week or so later and she got her vaccine later that day.

[Lottie840]

Hi,
I had my vaccine today. We were planning on starting to ttc this month after suffering a miscarriage last month.
Spoke with my GP beforehand for advice (i wanted the jab regardless) but also wanted to know the risk.
I was sent a leaflet basically stating they have no reason to believe it would cause harm.
Today at the vaccination centre i was asked if i was pregnant or planning on getting pregnant...told them my situation and the nurse advised a recommendation or waiting at the least a month. Not sure if this helps at all, i however am a little gutted to wait a little longer but that is what i personally plan to doing.

[SunshiningBetty]

@KG1000

No, I would not. But, it is a decision everyone must make for themselves.

I was offered the swine flu vaccination while pregnant in 2009. After weighing up the risks of swine flu vs a vaccination with unknown long term side effects, I decided against the vaccine. It was considered to be safe, and pregnant women were encouraged to have it. It was only after a few years that a link between the vaccine and narcolepsy was made. The statistics suggest if I had the vaccine, I would likely have been fine. But I am comfortable with the decision I made and would make a similaf decision again.

It depends on your view of the risks either way. But has to be your decision.

I have to comment everytime I see the swine flu/ narcolepsy link. It is now thought that it did not cause swine flu. More likely it was one person being diagnosed with it after the jab and reporting it so doctors were on the look out for it. Narcolepsy notoriously takes a long time to diagnose so now they just think that people who would have developed narcolepsy anyway were diagnosed much quicker leading to a glut of cases, rather than the vaccine causing it.

[SunshiningBetty]

Sorry... ‘it is now thought that it was not caused by the swine flu vaccine’

[EarlGreywithLemon]

SunshiningBetty interesting and makes a lot of sense.
I had the swine flu vaccine - no issues at all. However, my then flatmate’s colleague, who was pregnant and a nurse, refused it. She caught swine flu, and ended up in a coma. I remember my flatmate was so distressed and couldn’t understand why she’s turned it down.

[EarlGreywithLemon]

Just to add, my consultant said we could start TTC immediately after the vaccine. I wasn’t asked if TTC when I had it, only if I was pregnant.

[EffIt]

Article about the swine flu vaccine

www.buzzfeed.com/shaunlintern/these-nhs-staff-were-told-the-swine-flu-vaccine-was-safe

[pickledcrumpet]

There is evidence for COVID. Speak to your Doctor if you have concerns.

[CloseYourMouthLynn]

I'm glad I found this thread as I do not know what to do! I am nearly 36 and so time is not necessarily on my side. I am not in a job which would result in me getting the vaccine before July earliest and so do not know whether to delay TCC until then or just go for it in case it is too late by the time I can try.

[Mummyme87]

Yes absolutely. I have had my first vaccine, second due in 3weeks, health care worker. Hoping to TTC around august onwards time. I mean I don’t know why you wouldn’t

[DunravenBadger]

I'll be (hopefully) trying later in the year. I've had my first vaccine (healthcare). If for whatever reason my 2nd dose gets delayed, I wouldn't delay TTC and I'd still have the vaccine. There's no evidence the vaccine affects an embryo / foetus and obviously they've update the advice re TTC and pregnancy. There is however evidence that a fever (which is likely with Covid) can affect a growing foetus. I'd much rather have the vaccine than risk catching covid.

It's a totally personal choice though and you have to weigh up the pros and cons.