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Had covid vaccine before I knew I was pregnant

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PapercraftNinja · 13/02/2021 23:57

We weren’t TTC, so had the vaccine with no idea I was pregnant.

From what I have read the advice is to avoid due to insufficient evidence on the effect.

I am worrying slightly though, I will discuss more with my midwife but just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this or knows anyone who has done the same?

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SnooperTrooper12345 · 13/02/2021 23:59

Nobody can tell you unfortunately as there literally is no research.
Hence the reason for them not advising to get it. However, they have said that they don't see why it wouldn't be safe.
There isn't anything you can do now unfortunately.
But also if you're at the stage where you didn't know you were pregnant, you should be fine anyway as baby wouldn't have been far enough along to be taking in what you do.
Although I don't know if that works in the case of vaccines 🤔

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PapercraftNinja · 14/02/2021 00:02

Sorry I have just seen there is another thread about the vaccine and pregnancy too!

Yeah I have no idea, thank you for your response though Smile

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Fispi · 14/02/2021 00:05

Have a look at the statements by the Royal College of midwives and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. No evidence for this vaccine but the ones in use are not live and so can be used. Women with risk factors are recommended to have a discussion with their consultant about having it. Frontline HCPs are supported to have it. I had it after discussion with obs consultant as I am exposed to Covid at work. It's done now so try not to feel anxious about it, I am so glad I've had mine. We are still sending pregnant women to ICU with Covid. It's a horrible illness to see. Congratulations OP

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PapercraftNinja · 14/02/2021 00:08

Thank you @Fispi that is good to know x

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PapercraftNinja · 14/02/2021 00:09

Oh also you are the first person to congratulate me so thank you for that Smile !

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PFin · 14/02/2021 06:09

As another poster said no one can really tell you due to lack of research. I have seen a few stories tho about pregnant women working on the front line taking the vaccine so I would say it has been taken by other pregnant women and there have been no bad reports that the media would defo be all over if there was. I find myself thinking it cant be any more dangerous than getting actual covid that many pregnant women have had? But thats just a thought with no medical knowledge whatsoever lol! I know its hard but its done now, try and relax.

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 14/02/2021 06:18

I know that during trials at least 9 women got unexpectedly pregnant after having the jab. I think that was the AZ vaccine but can't remember. Could have been Pfizer. Anyway no problems were reported from these women. So that is not properly tested but reassuring.

BabyC21 · 14/02/2021 06:40

From what I understand is if you are at higher risk of exposure or higher risk of complications due to covid then it is recommended to get it (benefits outweigh the risks).
They advise in pregnancy to get it between 14-33 weeks if getting it but that is only because it can cause a fever/reaction which can cause issues during the other weeks. However from your post I assume it’s been at least a week/few weeks since you had it so you should be fine. I’m 14 weeks and higher risk, if it comes to me before 33 weeks, I will get it.

Ritamarie85 · 15/02/2021 00:48

OP I live in America and will take the vaccine if offered it. I’m 12 weeks tomorrow. I will be asking my OB about it on Tuesday as long as everything is ok at scan. I’ve seen so many terrifying stories about pregnant ladies catching COVID and I think I would feel safer having the vaccine .

So congratulations on your vaccine. I wouldn’t be worried. Xx

alaska748 · 15/02/2021 10:04

@PapercraftNinja try not to worry - as others have said there is no proof of any risks, just the fact that no active trials have taken place in pregnant women. I know in Belgium and other European countries they are actively tracking pregnant women in the same situation as you - so might be worth flagging to your GP / the adverse events hotline for your vaccine manufacturer that you received the vaccine before you knew about your pregnancy. If anything might mean baby is more closely monitored (this is what happens in Belgium). As I said, I wouldn’t worry!

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PapercraftNinja · 15/02/2021 20:21

Thank you that is all very reassuring.

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AegonT · 15/02/2021 21:35

I wouldn't worry. It isn't tested but I know they are offering it to very high risk pregnant women in some places. I think I'd lean towards being happy I had the extra protection in pregnancy.

shivawn · 16/02/2021 07:35

I'm in the same boat OP, think I was about 3 weeks pregnant when I got my second vaccine shot. I'm not concerned to be honest, I'm working with covid patients so I'd more more worried about being pregnant and not having it. Congratulations!

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PapercraftNinja · 16/02/2021 16:25

Thank you, yeah totally agree it is good extra protection and good to know I’m not the only one who had it unknowingly pregnant!

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CinnamonCurls · 24/03/2021 23:36

Hi @PapercraftNinja @shivawn
Can I just ask if everything has been ok having had the vaccines and being pregnant? Which vaccine did you have?
Thanks 😊

shivawn · 25/03/2021 07:45

Hey @CinnamonCurls , I had both parts of the Pfizer vaccine, the first one was right before I got pregnant and the second one 3 weeks after ovulating (so technically 5 weeks pregnant). Everything is going fine, first scan was normal, I'm just 12 weeks pregnant now 😊

radbadger · 25/03/2021 09:19

As previous PPs have said the only reason they are advising it is that they haven't had a chance to test it, but the general consensus from the medical and scientific community (already knowing how these particular types of vaccines work) is that it should be fine. A lot of medical professionals in front line jobs are getting them. Israel is vaccinating all pregnant women as a matter of routine.

I would be very surprised if the advice in the UK is not changed in the next year or so once they have had a chance to finish the tests.

readingismycardio · 25/03/2021 09:23

OP, one of my best friends gave birth a few days ago. She unfortunately tested positive and is now isolated alone, baby is with her DH and her parents. I'd have the vaccine any day over that. It must be so terrible!

sunnydaleslayer · 25/03/2021 09:45

The reason they're not advising it is for the same reason a lot of medication isn't recommended in pregnancy: because it hasn't been tested on pregnant women. Mainly because the majority of pregnant women would not want to fake part in medication studies (understandably of course). Chances are you'll be absolutely fine and I really wouldn't worry too much.

Congrats on the pregnancy Smile

CinnamonCurls · 25/03/2021 11:02

@shivawn Thanks so much for your reply! I'm so pleased everything is going smoothly!

Teamox · 25/03/2021 11:15

Here in Ireland, they are investigating 4 still births that may be linked to mum having Covid and it affecting the placenta. (That's not to scare anyone- still very very rare and isn't conclusive yet). That combined with the possibility of catching it in hospital and being ill after birth as someone up-thread described, and I think I'd rather be offered it during pregnancy than not. Although I know that that's very easy to say when I don't have to make the decision (not much chance of being vaccinated here for a long time Sad ).

I can completely understand why you're worried as it's such an unknown, but take comfort in the fact that others in the trials have got pregnant with no complications and that the science sees no reason why this vaccine should be any different to once already approved in pregnancy.

Bells3032 · 25/03/2021 11:32

Honestly please don't worry.

  1. there's nothing you can do about it anyway
  2. Whilst the UK isn't vaccinated pregnant women generally they are vaccinating those high risk pregnant women and so far no negative effects heard
  3. Lots of other countries are vaccinating pregnant women and as yet no reports of negative side effects
  4. women did get pregnant after the trials and still no effects
  5. generally any effects vaccines do have are immediate. Vaccines leave your system within 24-48 hours so if you haven't had any yet its unlikely to cause anything
  6. i am assuming you were less than 4 weeks meaning the baby was just really a bunch of cells and therefore couldn't really have been affected.

So assuming it's been at least 48 hours since your vaccine you will be fine

Bells3032 · 25/03/2021 11:33

PS congrats!

jdr1234 · 25/03/2021 17:00

Following this post. I had my vaccine about 10 weeks ago and just found out I’m pregnant so only 4 weeks. I am due my 2nd jab on the 14th April which I assume I now can’t have??

vixey · 25/03/2021 17:10

I had it the day before I found out about my pregnancy. I spoke to my gp and he said that in his medical opinion he thinks there's more risk from me getting the virus while pregnant than there is from the vaccine.
I'm not concerned now. xxx

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