Mine is tomorrow and this was the kind of post I really needed to read today. Thank you.
Mine is tomorrow and this was the kind of post I really needed to read today. Thank you.I’m 13 weeks, had one shot of Moderna and can’t wait for the second. I love the thought of being protected against severe COVID and long COVID, and love the thought of my baby being born with some antibodies. I’ll have the flu shot too when offered it, no hesitation on either.
I’m much more fearful of COVID than a vaccine that has been used by millions of pregnant women with no ill effects to to them or their unborn babies. They were quick to warn about the (very rare) clotting issue with the AZ vaccine so I am confident we’d have heard about issues with Moderna and Pfizer. I don’t believe in conspiracy theories or cover ups when it comes to the pregnant women vaccination guidelines.
I respect everyone’s individual choices though.
You’re so welcome. Pregnancy is such an anxious time but I’ve got a feeling this is going to give you great peace of mind. Even more so when we get the 2nd.Mine is tomorrow and this was the kind of post I really needed to read today. Thank you.
I was thinking of you! Happy it went well.Had my first dose of Pfizer yesterday and such an achey arm after. I'd recommend getting it in the right arm if you've taken to sleeping on your left hand side!
I posted this in the pregnancy thread, but hoping someone may be in the same situation!!
I’m really struggling with the whole vaccination thing, I’m 21+5 and I had the first dose of AstraZeneca back in feb when I was around 4 weeks pregnant (didn’t know at the time) my midwife didn’t really give me any advice apart from, if she was me she would wait until baby is born until I get the 2nd dose. There’s just so much conflicting advice now, my head just feels completely muddled
Thank you for this!! The most straight to the point article I think I have read on the vaccine! Think I’m just going to go for it and book my 2nd oneCOVID-19 vaccines, pregnancy and breastfeeding FAQs | RCOG
These Q&As on COVID-19 vaccines, pregnancy and breastfeeding are reviewed as new information and advice emerges.www.rcog.org.uk
Scroll down to read the guidance
What I like to keep in mind is that they do recommend getting a flu vaccine when you're pregnant during flu season. They've recommended this for years and years now. And every year a flu vaccine is altered to work against the flu virusses that they expect to be the most around that year (hope I explained that clearly). So every year there's a "new" flu vaccine.
Also, yes, this covid vaccine has been developed quite quickly, but that's also because companies have put as much resources as possible into this and have put other research (for more rare diseases for example) on hold for the time being.
I don't believe for one second they would start vaccinating the whole world if there's even a little hint of possible world wide disaster.
But it is important to do what makes you feel safest. For me I really wanted to get it (jab 1 done) as I'm around people a lot and don't want to risk getting covid, which comes with high risks for pregnancy/the baby.
Only side effect I had was a sore arm for about two days. Other than that I was fineHow did everyone get on after their vaccine? I’m getting mine today and I’m 19 weeks. I’ve found Twitter and Facebook a bit of a minefield regarding the jab in pregnancy after a quick search last night so I’m really anxious this morning.
Hi, I so feel youHow did everyone get on after their vaccine? I’m getting mine today and I’m 19 weeks. I’ve found Twitter and Facebook a bit of a minefield regarding the jab in pregnancy after a quick search last night so I’m really anxious this morning.
Exactly the point. We can get swept away with what ever narrative we pick up in the media so real experiences from real women are just what you need to Hear sometimes!What a great thread, no judgement just different opinionsbefore getting pregnant I decided I wouldn't get it until after baby, however I have changed my mind and when offered I will accept. I'm young but overweight, work in a supermarket and won't be able to shield, my SD goes to school, my son will be starting nursery and I'm due in December! So with all the extra mixing my family will be doing and not being able to shield etc It feels safer for me to get it than not x
Hope your symptoms are minimal! Will be interested to hear.Quick update! I just had my second vaccine (Moderna).
Apparently the second one might come with more symptoms (headache, fever, nausea, tiredness, so not that different from oregnancy itself). I'll let you know if I get any apart from the sore arm I had last time.
Baby girl is kicking around happily atm
Stay safe everyone!
How many weeks are you now if you don't mind me asking? My second dose is due quite close to my due date and not sure whether to delay it a little.Quick first update: not feeling too great. Make sure you have some paracetamol close by when you had your second vaccine.
Head ache, nausea, sore arm and muscles, feverish, veeerry tired (slept really bad).
Should start to feel better tomorrow though
Keep you posted.
Still happy I got it though, with that new Delta variant going around and work asking us to go to the office more often again. In two weeks I should be fully immune.
Currently 22+5.How many weeks are you now if you don't mind me asking? My second dose is due quite close to my due date and not sure whether to delay it a little.
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