Covid vaccine in first trimester?

[Tina8800]

I am 6+2 weeks pregnant, I had a mc last November and a chemical pregnancy in February. Soon I will be offered the vaccine, as I am 33. I am really nervous about getting the vaccine in the first trimester, as there are no studies about the side effects yet. I would just wait out until the second trimester, but I will be back teaching in person in two weeks. Is anyone else in the same situation? Doctor, midwife and everyone keep saying it is my decision, but how can I make that without knowing the relevant information?

I'm 8 weeks and my vaccine is arranged for when I'm 10 weeks. I will be rearranging for second trimester. Probably after 16 weeks as getting married at 15 weeks.

I'm not really sure why I'm uncomfortable doing it in first trimester though. I think I'd rather just be confident all ok at 12 weeks so chance of MC is low anyway.

I had my Pfizer vaccine at 7 weeks this week, and no side effects : ) Neither my doctor, midwife, nor the lovely man vaccinating me thought it was a bad idea. I hope that helps!

I booked for my first dose in 10 days, when I should be 13weeks. Honestly both gp and midwife recommended at any trimester, but as I saw that majority of women in the US trial where in their 2nd 3rd trimester I just thought I will wait a bit... so far everyone I heard who had Pfizer had no bad side effects!

Thank you so much! Your answers really helped me!

I think I will wait with my first dose. It is probably safe at any time, but I am already really stressed and scared of an other mc so the best for me to book it after my 12 weeks scan.

Here's the guidance from the royal college of gynaecology and obstetrics. This is the guidance/ information your gp and midwife should be using to support you in deciding.

Note that there had also been a very recent study that had found a small but significantly higher risk of stillbirth for mothers who had covid infection during labour, which isn't yet in these guidelines.

www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-womens-health/covid-19-vaccines-and-pregnancy/covid-19-vaccines-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/