Just wondering what all of your thoughts are on getting the TDaP vaccine during pregnancy. I was completely unaware that they even gave this shot to pregnant women until my OB suggested I get it at my last appointment. I requested time to think about it, research it and talk to the hubs. I haven't really been able to come up with any negative research on getting the vaccine while pregnant, but the thought of it still makes me nervous.
Would it be as effective if I got the vaccine shortly after giving birth? I would have felt a lot more comfortable getting the shot before getting pregnant, but again, had no idea that this was now a recommendation!
I know whooping cough is a serious illness in infants, sooo... obviously, I am leaning towards just getting the vaccine. Just wondering if anyone else had different thoughts and opinions. It's always good to get multiple opinions to see the whole picture!
Re: TDaP vaccine...
Married: July 28, 2012
DD: July 29, 2013
DS: July 1, 2015
Current EDD: May 15, 2017
The recommendation just changed in 2012. Prior to Oct. 2012 the recommendation was to get TDAP right after birth in the hospital. That is what I did for DD in 2011 and it was fine. Its up to you. There is limited evidence to suggest that getting the booster while pregnant (after 28 weeks) does pass some immunity on to your baby (passive immunity). Its up to you and your doctor.
If you are going to get it then that is all there is to it. I am not sure what "thoughts and opinions" you are after. Most of the alternative thoughts and opinions are going to be from anti-vaxxers who don't want to get the shot at all, I should think.
So, get the shot. Doesn't really matter when as long as you do.
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My OB recommended that both DH and I get it before LO arrives. I got mine Monday and DH got his Tuesday.
My nephew had whopping cough at 3-days old and it was a very scary ordeal. It is better to get it sooner rather than later.
Thanks to all who shared their thoughts! I was definitely planning on getting the shot; I had just never heard of shots during pregnancy and had always assumed that it was like taking any other medications while pregnant. If my OB allows, I may still opt to get the shot post-delivery, but I know most everyone in my family has had the shot recently and the hubs will be getting it soon.
Thanks again!
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