Whooping Cough Vaccine-Before or After birth?

shaunessa · December 2013

I'm debating if I should get this while I'm pregnant or after I give birth. I'm not big on getting shots, but I know it needs to be done. Question is, when?

Zimger · December 2013

I would ask your doctor what they recommend. I received mine at the hospital after my son was born.

Soap1 · December 2013

The CDC and most doctors recommend getting one in 3rd tri, sometime after about 27 weeks. It allows you to build up immunity, and even more importantly, pass on some of those antibodies to your LO.

dunvilles · December 2013

I agree with PP, things have changed since I had DS1 and now my OB had me get the shot at 26 wks to help LO build up an immunity.

washyourhandsplease · December 2013

I'm 34 weeks and I received the vaccine at 32 weeks. The vaccine is called Tdap and protects against, whooping cough, diphtheria, and tetanus (lockjaw). The information I received from my doctor says pregnant women should get a dose of Tdap during every pregnancy, to protect the newborn from whooping cough.

beccam1230 · December 2013

I talked to my doctor about this at my last appointment, im getting mine at 29 weeks. She said its recommended that pregnant women get it in their third trimester, I would just ask your doctor about ideal timing and see what he or she suggests you do!

heathern618 · December 2013

I just got my tdap at 32 weeks...Dr recommended it

PrimRoseMama · December 2013

Either one.

In 2011 the recommendation was right after birth.

In 2013 the recommendation is during 3rd trimester.

georgie1987 · December 2013

I had mine at 34 weeks, I am now 39 weeks- no side affects just a bloody sore arm for a few days x

Cortez83 · December 2013

They gave to me at dr's in 3rd trimester. I say get it anything that is in best interest for Lo is worth getting

WashingtonQueen · December 2013

Soap1 said:

The CDC and most doctors recommend getting one in 3rd tri, sometime after about 27 weeks. It allows you to build up immunity, and even more importantly, pass on some of those antibodies to your LO.

This. Both pregnancies I got one in 3rd tri.

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/pregnant/whooping-cough/get-vaccinated.html

ktpaladino · December 2013

With my first I got it in the hospital right after birth. It's now recommended that women get the vaccine in their third trimester during each pregnancy. The baby does not get the TDaP vaccine until a few months of age, so receiving the vaccine while pregnant gives the baby protection from birth until the time they get their shot. I got mine at 29 weeks this time around and was able to get it right at my OB's office. I'm very glad I had it done because there have been quite a few cases of pertussis among the students I teach.

MommyEllenSue · December 2013

I received mine at 28 weeks. I believe it's recommended anytime after 28 weeks that way some of the antibodies can be passed on to the baby.

Jen4033 · December 2013

I got mine at my 28w appt.

shaunessa · December 2013

My doc basically gave me the option, but I think I'm going to get it done this week at my 30 week appt. Thanks ladies!

Babyfoley4 · December 2013

I got both the flu and the tdap in my third trimester. Getting the shots during pregnancy helps pass antibodies to the baby. Also not everyone in my family agreed to getting both shots so I figured it could get it while pregnant to better protect her.

rowanthefrog · December 2013

Current guidelines recommend getting it before baby is born so baby can get some of the antibodies. They used to do it at the hospital after you gave birth, but the most recent guidelines say to do it after the 34th week of pregnancy. I'm getting mine done next week.

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JuneMrs · December 2013

I got mine right before I left the hospital with DD this next baby is close enough I won't need the shot.

ktpaladino · December 2013

JuneMrs said:

I got mine right before I left the hospital with DD this next baby is close enough I won't need the shot.

Actually CDC is now recommending it be done in the third trimester of every pregnancy, no matter how close they are together, so that the baby can have some protection during the first few months of life.

Zimger · December 2013

I'm glad to know that the recommendations have changed. We are around more family this time around and not everyone is keen on the shot. It's good to know that our new LO will at leas have some extra protection.

beautifuldreamer1234 · December 2013

I'm getting the shot at my next appointment. My doctor says she does it between 28 weeks and 32 weeks usually.

MissusPearson · December 2013

I'm getting mine today, per my docs recommedation. I'm just shy of 33 weeks.

AshleyDoll · December 2013

I got mine at my 28 week appointment along with a flu vaccine. I've been given them after birth with past pregnancies so I'm not sure as to when is the best time. Ask your doc what s/he recommends!

DeFazio0413 · December 2013

My doctor INSISTED that I get the TDaP and flu vaccines before the birth (I'm 31 weeks, and got it two days ago). Her reasoning on me getting it now is that this way the baby should have SOME immunity built up against whooping cough just in case he's exposed. She also recommended that DH get it as well just to be on the safe side (he got the flu vaccine, but TDaP has been an uphill battle).

Wyndre · December 2013

I recieved the shot 3 weeks before I got pregnant, now they want me to do it again. I've decided against it. I don't want this vaccination a second time in less than a year. My midwife recommends it, but says ultimately it's up to me.

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