Covid vaccines during pregnancy, unknown anaphylaxis

[Liland]

Sorry if this has been asked before, I'm having issues filtering through the search! Has anyone been vaccinated while pregnant, and who has anaphylaxis?

I'm 13 weeks pregnant. I've only been into anaphylactic shock once a few years ago, the reason was never confirmed through tests. I'm also asthmatic, and haven't had covid yet to my knowledge. I've spoken to my GP recently who says I can (and should) get vaccinated with either of the vaccines. I've avoided it until now being in first trimester. I'm expecting a c section again this time round.

I'm just not sure what to do going forwards really. My midwife said a lot of pregnant women aren't getting vaccinated. I'm especially concerned about going into shock while pregnant, unlikely as that is. I'm obviously also concerned about both catching covid and/or vaccine side effects (I am very pro vaccine otherwise).

If your GP says go ahead then do so . Everybody who has the Pfizer jab is observed for 15mins afterwards in a setting where they can deal with rare allergic reactions / anaphylaxis .

Hey!
28 weeks pregnant today, asthmatic, anaphylactic history with nuts and I carry an epipen. I had my first jab at 23 weeks I think it was (no problems).
I read a few papers on anaphylaxis being a problem when you have had previous allergies to medicine and vaccine ingredients, not food. I believe Pfizer changed their guidance in May and food allergies are no longer on their “advise us if you have these” list (but I can’t remember if this is something my GP said or I read - sorry pregnancy brain). With that guidance in mind I was happy to have the jab, and booked at a large centre that was likely to have medics on site just in case.

At vaccination centre, I said to lady jabbing that I was pregnant, and had a history of anaphylaxis. Informed her I had an epipen in my bag if I was to have a reaction. They brought the on site doctor over who said he could sit with me if I was anxious but I said it was just to cover all bases. No problems, and no side effects afterwards either.

Just letting you know my experience if that’s at all helpful for you!

@Discodramas

Hey! 28 weeks pregnant today, asthmatic, anaphylactic history with nuts and I carry an epipen. I had my first jab at 23 weeks I think it was (no problems). I read a few papers on anaphylaxis being a problem when you have had previous allergies to medicine and vaccine ingredients, not food. I believe Pfizer changed their guidance in May and food allergies are no longer on their “advise us if you have these” list (but I can’t remember if this is something my GP said or I read - sorry pregnancy brain). With that guidance in mind I was happy to have the jab, and booked at a large centre that was likely to have medics on site just in case.

At vaccination centre, I said to lady jabbing that I was pregnant, and had a history of anaphylaxis. Informed her I had an epipen in my bag if I was to have a reaction. They brought the on site doctor over who said he could sit with me if I was anxious but I said it was just to cover all bases. No problems, and no side effects afterwards either.

Just letting you know my experience if that’s at all helpful for you!

Thanks @Discodramas for sharing your experience :) That makes me feel better!