Anyone had the Covid vaccine while pregnant?

[PB12]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently 7 weeks pregnant and I haven't been vaccinated yet.

I'm scared of catching covid, especially as my son goes to a childminder and I'm scared I will catch it through him.

Did anyone of you have the covid vaccine and how far along were you?

How did you cope with the vaccine?

Thanks for any advice x

@pinkteapots

Yeah. Pfizer started theirs a few months ago. Standard procedure for a clinical trial. They couldn’t start them when the vaccines were first produced because they need sufficient evidence to demonstrate it’s safe in pregnancy (eg testing on pregnant animals first) before even starting a clinical trial on pregnant women.

So many identical threads on this

Agree, seems to be a new one pops up every couple of days. Having said that, I can understand the worry, I was anxious about having mine and felt unsure of the best thing to do.

I had my first done at 28 weeks as soon as my age group became eligible. No after effects except a sore arm for a couple of days. Baby has been absolutely fine. I'm not sure to have my second jab until 7th Aug but the baby is due a week after that so I'm going to bring it forward so I can get as much protection as possible before the birth. Currently 36 weeks pregnant so well into third trimester, want as much protection as soon as possible to be honest.

I've been TTC for 8 years. Multiple losses, failed IVFs.

I'm currently 18 weeks pregnant.

I know vaccination is the right thing to do but I'm absolutely terrified of jeopardising this pregnancy after all this time

@FesteringTurd understandable, I have no issues falling pregnant but I've had multiple losses and babies with birth defects that made them no compatable with life so understand how precious and scary being pregnant can be. I got my first vaccine yesterday 7 weeks pregnant as the thought of catching covid terrifies me, for the health of myself and my baby. If you don't get the vaccine just be extra careful and my advice to you would be act as though we are in lockdown again. As the cases are rising and will continue to rise due to the government opening more things up and restrictions getting less and less. Just be very cautious 😊 good luck x

Thanks @Blxo94

@Hummingbird20

I had my second jab whilst pregnant. Midwife and GP were both very clear that getting Covid whilst pregnant can be dangerous whereas vaccination is not. If you look online at reputable sites you'll see there's a lot of research showing Pfizer and Moderna are fine whilst pregnant. I'll also be getting my whooping cough jab and flu jab when the time comes.

www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9784519/amp/Moderna-launches-clinical-trial-testing-COVID-vaccine-safe-pregnant-women.html Moderna have only just launched a trial so I'm not sure how there's research saying it's safe.

I accept there's evidence they are safe for women - although the side effects particularly in the first trimester are a concern, but there cannot possibly be research saying they are safe for the baby. Covid has not been around long enough to know that. I know people say the vaccine does not pass the placenta but until 10-12 weeks the placenta hasn't taken over anyway.

@Takingabreakagain

That Daily Mail article has been heavily criticised as it’s very misleading journalism.

There’s a distinction between ‘real world data’ and ‘clinical data’. There is lots of real world data indicating the vaccine is safe in pregnancy. There’s no clinical trial data because there haven’t been clinical trials on pregnant women yet. That’s because manufacturers can’t even start clinical trials on pregnant women without sufficient evidence showing it’s safe to do so (eg real world data, tests on pregnant animals, etc).
Pfizer launched their clinical trial on pregnant women in February I think.

So in other words, the fact they’ve been able to commence clinical trials on pregnant women is very reassuring.

I fully support any pregnant women’s right to choose whether she has the vaccine or not and I fully understand why some may choose not to do so. But please don’t use the Daily Mail as a decision-making aid or encourage other people to do so. It exists purely to generate advertising revenue through producing clickbait content and absolutely does not have the best interests of pregnant women at heart.

The effect would be that they are protected too.
That's a good effect. :)

I had mine when I was 16 weeks and will get my second dose in a few weeks time

I had my first before I got pregnant, and will have my second next week at 7 weeks.

I'm having the pfizer jab. Over 90,000 pregnant women in the US have had it, with no increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes. On the other hand, there are known adverse outcomes associated with catching COVID in the third trimester. For me, no evidence of a risk, vs evidence of a risk, made getting the vaccine the right choice for me.

Reading some of the science reviews, no one has even been able to come up with a hypothetical mechanism by which this vaccine could harm an unborn baby.

In terms of not knowing what it could do long term - we also don't know what having COVID in utero could do to a baby long term, so I don't see that as an argument against having it.

I'm 26 weeks, unvaccinated, and undecided.

I've cancelled twice. I called this week to book and the receptionist said 'oh ok, I've got a note saying you're pregnant. Is it yourself you're booking for?' It made be feel uneasy so after I got off the phone I cancelled the appointment straight away.

I'm getting daily (no joke) texts from my doctors surgery about having the vaccine. Yet I call to book or I speak to my midwife and they don't seem to supportive of me getting it. It's driving me up the wall!

At the moment I'm thinking that if I could get the two doses 3-4weeks apart (like they did in the US, who's data we are using to say 'no known side effects'). Then I'd book myself in for my first in the next couple of weeks.

But 8 weeks between doses doesn't match the processes followed in the trails. And it also means I won't really get the full benefit of the vaccine before I have the baby anyway, meaning the risk/benefit hasn't really tipped for me yet.

@mumofmunchkin

I had my first before I got pregnant, and will have my second next week at 7 weeks.

I'm having the pfizer jab. Over 90,000 pregnant women in the US have had it, with no increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes. On the other hand, there are known adverse outcomes associated with catching COVID in the third trimester. For me, no evidence of a risk, vs evidence of a risk, made getting the vaccine the right choice for me.

Reading some of the science reviews, no one has even been able to come up with a hypothetical mechanism by which this vaccine could harm an unborn baby.

In terms of not knowing what it could do long term - we also don't know what having COVID in utero could do to a baby long term, so I don't see that as an argument against having it.

100% agree.

Ok the vaccine is new. But the type of vaccine is not, and we therefore understand how is works in the body and therefore that it's safe for pregnant women.

Covid itself is much more of a risk.

@ConradKnightSocks

So many identical threads on this

Agree, seems to be a new one pops up every couple of days. Having said that, I can understand the worry, I was anxious about having mine and felt unsure of the best thing to do.

I had my first done at 28 weeks as soon as my age group became eligible. No after effects except a sore arm for a couple of days. Baby has been absolutely fine. I'm not sure to have my second jab until 7th Aug but the baby is due a week after that so I'm going to bring it forward so I can get as much protection as possible before the birth. Currently 36 weeks pregnant so well into third trimester, want as much protection as soon as possible to be honest.

Have you tried booking via the nhs website? It let me do it at exactly 8 weeks to the day after my first jab - I had my first one at 25 weeks and my second one 2 days ago at 33 weeks. I wasn’t sure if be allowed but I think if your in your 3rd trimester you can do it 8 weeks apart

@whistlers

"Ok the vaccine is new. But the type of vaccine is not, and we therefore understand how is works in the body and therefore that it's safe for pregnant women."

That statement is completely wrong, MRNA vaccines are completely new.

Prior to Covid there were no MRNA vaccines being used anywhere in the world. They did exist but only in a few trials, the results from those trials were promising but did not include pregnant women. I also don't think any of them had made it through all 4 stages of trials (but I'm open to being corrected on that).

You need to be careful when sharing 'facts' with people who are undecided.

Perhaps that poster meant ‘type’ as in live versus non-live vaccines? Pregnant women have been given non-live vaccines for years and years with no ill effects. But yeah mRNA vaccine technology is new.

My midwife said they can't advise me but pointed me to RCOG website and said to do my research and make an informed choice.

@FesteringTurd my IVF clinic has recommended it from the second trimester onwards, maybe if you're still in touch with yours they could reassure you. Appreciate you probably won't be but it might help hearing from professionals that you trust.

I can understand the petrified feeling. Good luck whatever you decide and hoping for a smooth pregnancy 💐

Following this thread with interest! I found out I was pregnant a week before I was due my first dose of the vaccine so decided to delay until the 2nd trimester. I've now rebooked my first dose for 10th August when I will be 14 weeks pregnant. However, my midwife has told me that the vaccine centre may refuse to vaccinate me unless I have a letter from my GP. Have been in touch with the GP and she has refused to provide a letter Has anyone had any trouble getting the vaccine?

@Nancy16

Following this thread with interest! I found out I was pregnant a week before I was due my first dose of the vaccine so decided to delay until the 2nd trimester. I've now rebooked my first dose for 10th August when I will be 14 weeks pregnant. However, my midwife has told me that the vaccine centre may refuse to vaccinate me unless I have a letter from my GP. Have been in touch with the GP and she has refused to provide a letter Has anyone had any trouble getting the vaccine?

I've had both doses, first at 14 weeks & second at 22 weeks & wasn't asked for a letter from my GP either time. I spoke to the pharmacist at my first appointment & said I was happy to go ahead, she made a note of this on the computer.

Hi guys my sons gf is 40 years old and they have just found out she's nearly 17 weeks pregnant, she won't hear of getting covid jab, she's been obsessed with conspiracy theories since start of pandemic and the muck she posts makes us think she is indeed unstable, but when we challenge her she tells us we are wrong and we need to wake up to the truth. She will be a first time mum and hasn't even had her first scan. I worry, I know midwife will tell her importance of having her jabs but she will soon tell her also its all lies. I'm beginning to seriously dislike her and the videos she constantly sends me showing me her science. What would you say. As she's caused so much issues long before this news she's pregnant to point my son asked her to move out his house, she became homeless and he took her back in till she got a house as her own brother threw her out as she wasn't looking after her dad properly. Also she was caring for people but they sacked her for not complying with even wearing her mask and putting her views into clients heads and they didn't want her back.

I had 1st jab at 13weeks and second at 19/20 weeks. Totally fine! Felt a bit crap after the second one but nothing major. Had Pfizer. Having a flu jab this week! Interestingly when I was having the jabs I asked about baby and what immunity he would get from me being vaccinated- they explained that baby will have immunity (from my vaccines) for the first few weeks of his life. I found this really reassuring- he’s due in January and obviously in hospital etc I’d like us both to have as much protection as possible. I think that’s another good reason to have them! Xo

@13sunshine wow this is a hard one!! Do you know anyone who works In the medical profession?? Maybe they could explain to her the science and try to encourage her to look at an alternative viewpoint. Either that or show her the reality of people with serious covid- videos or friends that have been seriously ill or lost a relative? that might wake her up to the fact it’s real at least. xo

Another thing i forgot to add- about the timing of the vaccines- the reason I was told by midwife and Dr to have the jabs in the second trimester was so that you have the highest immunity in the third trimester. This is because in the third trimester (as we know 😂) you have reduced lung capacity as the baby grows and squashes your lungs. With respiratory illnesses like covid this means if you do catch the virus pregnant women are at greatly increased risk of a severe case and greater risk of needing a ventilator as the lungs are considered vulnerable. That’s the info being given here in France to pregnant women Xox

I did think these threads would die out soon as most people with any worry about covid would have had at least one (if they're youthful) and more likely both dises of the vaccine by now?

Anyway, yes I had both of mine during my second trimester as the guidance changed when I was about 15 weeks, I forget now. Sore arm, maybe a bit tired after the first dose but nothing of any note.

Don't forget apart from the obvious and we'll publicised risks of covid especially in the third trimester, if it's in your household around the time you're due it can seriously cock up your birth arrangements even if you manage to avoid being ill.

Had my jabs at 22 weeks and then 30 weeks, then caught Covid at 33 weeks pregnant and never been more glad that I got vaccinated! I just had sniffles and sneezing for two days but other than that I was fine. Dread to think what it could have been if I wasn't vaccinated

Also as soon as I caught Covid all medical professionals were telling me how glad and happy they were that I got the jab. So many unvaccinated pregnant women being admitted to hospital, it's a scary time!

I had the Pfizer vaccine while pregnant. 1st dose in 2nd trimester and 2nd dose in 3rd trimester. No side effects except feeling tired after the first one. Baby was born healthy 6 weeks ago. I was initially undecided but with another child in the house I felt the risk of being vaccinated was far outweighed by the risk of catching covid. It was impossible for me to isolate/avoid people/stay at home for the duration of my pregnancy. I have a friend though who spent a long time trying to conceive and fell pregnant same time as me. It was her 1st child and both her and her husband were working at home. She chose to limit social contact with others for the duration of her pregnancy rather than take the vaccine, just in case.
The midwives in my area are really promoting the vaccine now and actively encouraging women to get it along with the flu vaccine it as we go into the winter.