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ilovemykids5 · 01/11/2021 10:55

I had my first Astrazeneca vaccine a week before finding out I was pregnant in April. It gave me bad stomach pains for a week and a pain in my left arm (opposite to vaccination) and left calf pain that lasted months. I have asked for Pfizer for my second jab. Is this safe to do. I also had covid at 13 weeks pregnant. I am now 30 weeks. Do you think I am safe to wait till after baby is born.

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Candean · 01/11/2021 13:46

Is the vaccine safe during pregnancy, a doctor said they've done a study on 100,000 pregnant women in America and concluded it safe. But i feel apprehensive that there are no long term truths from the vaccine. Does it potentially increase risk of problems in pregnancy/ miscarriage?

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Derbee · 01/11/2021 14:16

How likely is it that pregnant women will be offered a Covid booster? Do you believe that pregnant women should be included in the groups that are eligible for a booster?

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Sandybeachtowel · 01/11/2021 16:07

Can flu like symptoms from the covid vaccine be harmful to you or baby during early pregnancy? Symptoms such as high temperature, aches and stomach pains. I have read that having a high temperature can increase risk of miscarriage.

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Clementineapples · 01/11/2021 16:51

What are the long term effects?

Nobody knows so why risk it?

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SummerHouse · 01/11/2021 18:14

Is there any evidence to suggest it would be better to have the vaccine in a certain trimester?

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4thTimeLuckyRainbow · 01/11/2021 18:17

Is there a specific recommendation for which booster to get for pregnant women? Pfizer or AstraZeneca?

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canyoutoleratethis · 01/11/2021 19:23

Is it safe to have the covid booster and flu vaccine at the same time?

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fishnships · 01/11/2021 19:45

Do the benefits of the vaccine transfer to the baby?

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Epli · 01/11/2021 20:50

I have a possibility to get Moderna booster - would you recommend it?

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Nicola2182 · 01/11/2021 21:14

Can we consider giving the vaccine as part of the first midwife appointment at around 8 weeks? And an information leaflet about the pros of having the vaccine to be sent with the appointment letter. I think the rate of acceptance would increase.

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Quietvoiceplease · 01/11/2021 21:23

What;s the single best place you would direct pregnant women to read before deciding whether to have the Covid vaccination? The plethora of information, and the amount of ill-informed information, is over-whelming.

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jacqui5366 · 02/11/2021 12:04

I have had COVID-19 in May 2020, will I have enough immunity throughout my pregnancy ?

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ohdannyboy · 02/11/2021 12:06

I have had my first 2 and am due a booster in February, I WFH and do not actively socialise and feel my risk of contracting COVID is low, how long can I leave from the second vaccine and the booster for my immunity to be considered too low ?

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amc8583 · 02/11/2021 12:07

I have friends who have been told that if they are otherwise healthy and have a low risk pregnancy, they do not need the covid vaccine. However, I was told at my midwife appointment that if/when the booster programme opens up for pregnant woman, I should not hesitate to get it. (I am considered low risk). Who do we believe?

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BMK1 · 02/11/2021 12:41

It's been 7 months since I had my 2nd covid vaccine (Pfizer) and I'm nearly 6 weeks pregnant.

  • Am I still protected by the initial vaccines?
  • When will I be eligible to get the booster?
  • Is there a recommended time (trimester) to get the booster?
  • Which type of booster vaccine is recommended?
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LittleDeeAndME · 02/11/2021 14:16

I am confused about the number of vaccines which have been approved for use, and as far as I know the Oxford vaccine is no longer being offered and the Pfizer being the favoured vaccine - I had the Moderna - should I request this one for my booster or go for the Pfizer ? I would prefer the Moderna as this is already in 'my system' - is this the safest option please x

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PeacefulDreams · 02/11/2021 17:44

Does the covid-19 vaccine increase the risk of miscarriage, premature birth or still birth? If so/not what is the evidence of this?

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Spoonio · 02/11/2021 18:28

Is there any data on what % of pregnant women in the uk have actually now had it, and have any side affects been recorded?

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Dizzywizz · 02/11/2021 20:22

Can you have the jab at any stage of pregnancy? Even say the first 3 months?

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YummyMummyXoX · 02/11/2021 23:29

Me and my son tested positive for Covid 3 weeks ago I was 9/40. I haven't had any jabs. Would it now be best to get them in 2nd or 3rd tri?

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JessieLongleg · 03/11/2021 02:08

I've read the phizer one is fine, protects baby, and prevents hospital stays for problems. Just worried about what week is safest and should I take paracetamol to lower body temperature.

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Rosebud2016 · 03/11/2021 05:22

Does having the vaccinations or booster during pregnancy provide a level of immunity for the baby too once born?

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awonderfuladventure · 03/11/2021 14:57

Does being pregnant increase your risk of hospitalization with Covid if unvaccinated?

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Montydoo · 03/11/2021 15:00

I have had my first two vaccines, do you recommend having the flu vaccine ahead of the Covid booster ? (I am due this in February 2022 - when cases seem to be at their highest). I don't really want two vaccines within my first trimester

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