Should I get Covid 19 Vaccine?

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Hi,

I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and am back and forth in my mind about whether to get the Covid vaccine. I am not an anti-vaxxer and in no way seek to support the tinfoil hats but had avoided it during the roll-out for my own reasons.

I obviously want to ensure the health of my baby and would be grateful for some advice from those of you who have been there! Just to note I have had Covid twice already in August 2021 and again in February 2022 (at 5 weeks pregnant).

Thanks!

@MNHQ why was my post deleted? I've read your talk guidelines and I most definitely didn't break them.
Are we not allowed to say anything against having the covid vaccine when pregnant? I thought this was a discussion site?
Op was asking for opinions and I gave her mine and told her to do her research before deciding. How is that breaking Talk Guidelines?

Well, there's this:

Pregnancy and COVID-19: What are the risks?

The overall risk of COVID-19 to pregnant women is low. However, women who are pregnant or were recently pregnant are at increased risk of severe illness with COVID-19. Severe illness means that you might need to be hospitalized, have intensive care or be placed on a ventilator to help with breathing. Pregnant women with COVID-19 are also more likely to deliver a baby before the start of the 37th week of pregnancy (premature birth). Pregnant women with COVID-19 might also be at increased risk of problems such as stillbirth and pregnancy loss.

And this:

Covid-19 in pregnancy linked to delays in babies reaching milestones

The babies of women who caught covid-19 while they were pregnant during the first year of the pandemic were nearly twice as likely to experience delays in reaching developmental milestones, like babbling and grasping for objects.

The population-level IFR is irrelevant for any particular patient.

why was my post deleted?

Perhaps because you said the vaccine hadn't been studied in pregnancy when that clearly isn't true?

Yes you should get your vaccine. The risks associated with catching covid in your 3rd trimester are much higher than during your 1st and 2nd.

If in doubt speak to your Midwife.

Spreading false information about vaccines is not allowed. All over the internet posts like yours will be deleted - it's not just a MN policy.

I had mine at twenty four weeks and felt rough and anxious but so glad I had it now.

I had it during the second and third trimesters. My girl is now a thriving 7 month old :-)

I understand your concerns, I didn’t know what was best either but ultimately the vaccine seemed safest for our baby so I went with that and all is well.