I can’t wait either!! I almost signed up for a trial but decided not to since we were actively trying. I am preregistered so hopefully will be getting my first shot sometime this month. Mentioned it to my OB today (pap and blood draw) and she was encouraging of getting it as well.
I'll be discussing this with my midwife, but I already know she will be highly encouraging me to get it. I remember learning about the children of Thalidomide in high school and have been terrified of taking anything during pregnancy since. On the other side, if getting the vaccine means that DH can be in L&D with me and I can labor maskless, I am much more inclined to get it. I've also heard that the vaccine will pass to and immunize the baby too, like the Tdap, and that would be an amazing benefit. I was in phase 1C in my state, but now it seems they've changed to roll it out based on age. Either way I wasn't expecting to be eligible until late spring/early summer.
Tip from my MIL who is a nurse - once you get the shot, keep your arm moving as much as possible and apply heat to the injection site. This will help the vaccince disperse and greatly lessen injection site pain.
I already got it, I had my second dose two days before ovulation. I would definitely get it while pregnant now that I have been reading a lot about it. I read just about everything I could about potential ramifications for pregnancy, and it is all very encouraging. My OB got it while currently pregnant for what it is worth.
It’s not going to be available in my area for awhile I don’t think. So I’ll ask my doc at my 8 week appt and go with whatever she says but I’m assuming she’ll say it’s fine. I absolutely want to get it if I can.
I'm on team wait and see. I am eligible for the vaccine as a school employee, but my eligibility had put me on schedule to receive my first dose about 3.5 weeks ago and then I would have been getting 2nd dose at the end of this week. I just wasnt comfortable knowing there was a chance I'd conceive.
I think I’m undecided currently. My only concern really is that kids can’t get the vaccine currently so I’m worried that if kids can’t get it why can a pregnant mom? My only other concern is the lack of actual long term info on the vaccine. It’s a weird feeling because I am very pro vaccines normally. I guess I’ll keep doing some research and hear what my OB has to say
@bcliffee1 I am also totally pro vaccines and I am on the fence currently. I saw my OB back in January for my yearly pap and had asked her then what they were recommending because one of my friends who is a nurse claimed she was getting it because it genetically changed you. That didn't sound right to me and the OB said they are recommending pregnant woman working in high risk jobs get it.
I am not going to be eligible for a while, thankfully so I do not have to really decide yet.
Hi all, I got my vaccine first dose on 1/12 and second dose on 2/5. I am pretty sure I conceived in between. I'm feeling fine now although I had fever both times so that makes me a little worried being pregnant and sick. However, I also had COVID (moderate symptoms for 3 weeks) back in March and I tell you if given the choice of getting sick or getting the vaccine, get the vaccine! Pregnant women get vaccinated all the time although I do understand the apprehension with anything rhat is new.
I won't be able to get it for quite some time. But am planning on receiving it when I can! Planning on asking my OB about her opinion at my first appointment.
The vaccines available in the US are mRNA vaccines and cannot change your DNA (does not genetically change you). That said, speaking with your OB is good, and always make informed decisions. :) Fingers crossed this pandemic gets better soon!!
The COVID vaccine should not be taken during pregnancy. This vaccine is literally a trial and they do not know the side effects during pregnancy, for you or the baby. Read research on both sides and weigh the pros and cons.
Of course of course it’s recommended. They want to do the trial and study on pregnant women and infants too. When you take the vaccine you sign up to be tracked for two years after getting it. Just because side effects aren’t apparent yet doesn’t mean they won’t show up later. The actual CDC set a 2 year time frame for how long they want to monitor to you for to see if they happen, because they don’t know. All I’m saying is do your own research beyond what you’re getting from the media and look at actual studies from the vaccine and make an informed choice for the health of you and your baby.
TTheir is no data on how the vaccine effects pregnant women and infants. If you want to be the data, go ahead but that’s not a chance I’m willing to take. 🙂
I agree in looking beyond the media. Go straight to the CDC. I understand vaccine hesitancy - the vaccine is still under EUA (emergency use authorization). Although I would clarify it's not that there is no data about COVID 19 vaccine and pregnancy- there is data. Preliminary data shows no safety concerns BUT it is not enough data to be conclusively deemed ok. That said, as a clinician (on the vaccine task force in the hospital I work in), I leaned towards aversing the risks of the disease rather than the vaccine... a disease I personally experienced and would not want to go through again. I urge everyone to talk to their doctors, understand risks benefits, and respect each other's personal decisions. Wear masks, socially distance, do all that good stuff regardless!
I had a terrible time having Covid in April and turning into a long hauler who still gets SOB. I believe most of that is immune overreaction related, because I didn't have a severe infection. I have a rheumatologist appt next week, so I will see what she knows about this stuff. I'm not too into "ACOG recommends it, so that's all my OB knows about it." That said, I made myself an appt for April, when I will be 13w, so I don't have to decide right away and will still have an opportunity before summer! My husband goes next week, and by then everyone I see regularly will be vaxxed, except my son of course, so I'm super excited about that!
@s-trout-96 What you are saying is factually incorrect fear mongering. Getting it now is not a trial (the people getting it now are not part of any trial unless they volunteer to be part of a longitudinal study) and you do not in any way have to sign up to be monitored.
Additionally, while “reading research on both sides” sounds like a good idea in theory, there is no need to give equal credence to bullshit conspiracy theories on the internet that you give to valid scientific studies and recommendations from established medical societies based on valid scientific studies.
Please, no one else listen to her. Listen to the CDC, ACOG, SMFM, and your doctors.
In my area the next phase of vaccinations will be for people with underlying conditions. Right now, pregnancy is on the list from the CDC as an underlying condition. So I’m hoping to get one as soon as they become available (4ish weeks from now, according to the current timeline) assuming my OB has no major concerns. I plan to ask her at my first appointment.
From what I’ve seen, there have been cases of babies born with COVID antibodies after moms were vaccinated in pregnancy. And the risks of COVID during pregnancy are pretty significant, so when I am up to be vaccinated, I will be doing so.
TTC History
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021
@s-trout-96 you're data regardless of whether you get the vaccine now, later, or never. You (generally you, not necessarily you) and your child could end up being a data point on the adverse outcomes from COVID-19 disease because you didn't get the vaccination.
I'm strongly leaning towards getting it. I understand the hesitancy but its not as if COVID in pregnancy is without risks. I'd rather take my chances with the vaccine over the disease in this case.
I work in healthcare and got my first dose 12/31 and my second dose on 2/1, which according to my due date is right around when baby would have been conceived. I am so thankful to have that peace of mind that I am protected against severe illness and will hopefully pass antibodies on to the little one.
Get it! I was fully vaccinated prior to the start of our IVF but if they put out any boosters I won’t hesitate to get it. The plan was to get it whenever it was available. I’ve seen what happens to babies born to positive covid moms so I’m not messing around with it.
(I will definitely ask my OB this, I'd just like to also be armed with information when I ask her.) Paging @fitzfizz or anyone else who has career expertise:
Now that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is also approved, I'm curious if there is any information or guidance out there about whether any of the vaccines is preferable to the others for pregnant women. I'm not well-versed in vaccines, but my basic understanding is that Pfizer and Moderna utilize mRNA and J&J vaccine does not. I know the general stance is "take whatever vaccine is offered to you" which I 100% agree with and support, I just wasn't sure if that also pertains to pregnant women.
My personal decision has been to make it through the first trimester and then have talks with my doctors to decide if vaccination would be the best choice. I’m also eager to talk to some family members once we share our news more, because my husband’s brother is an ER doctor (his wife is also currently pregnant) and my cousin’s husband is a scientist for J & J. He has had great things to say about their vaccine so I’m eager to hear what his thoughts are on the vaccine for pregnant women
@galentine Sorry! I just saw this. Falling asleep before 8 every day has put a damper on my reading haha
From what I can find, the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine should be safe in pregnancy. Data is still early. I can’t find anything published yet about specific recommendations about this vaccine from ACOG or SMFM. Generally speaking though the main reason why any vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy is if it is a live virus vaccine (like MMR) and the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine is not a live virus. From the published data it looks like there is a ~9% risk of fever after vaccination which is comparable to Pfizer and Moderna. If I see anything new come out I will update for sure.
I got my first Pfizer vaccine before getting my BFP (we were trying but expected it to take much longer so I wasn’t worried about the vaccine being an issue). I talked to my OB before getting the second one and she absolutely recommended it - said the risk of complications from COVID while pregnant is much greater than any risk from the vaccine. I got my second shot 2 weeks ago when I was just 5 weeks pregnant.
I now get the unique job of trying to figure out when to get vaccinated while pregnant but after already having COVID. I talked to an OB who basically said I can get it now, wait 3 months and get it then, or literally anywhere in between. 🤷🏻♀️ Who the heck knows at this point.
TTC History
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021
I will be getting vaccinated this weekend, when I’ll be 8w4d. I’m getting Pfizer. I do health research as my career, and the data do not show anything concerning about any of the vaccines. mRNA may be the slightly “safer” option in terms of ability to have any direct effect on the baby, but both mRNA vaccines can still cause fever. I discussed with my fertility doc and she said to get vaccinated, take Tylenol before and after to reduce or eliminate fever. Risk of having COVID with the baby is so much greater.
@wishingforsnow current guidance in my institution doesn't recommend pre-medicating, but definitely recommend Tylenol to manage fever on onset. Haven't done much reading on this so don't quote me but from what I heard, pre-medicating may suppress the wanted immune response?
I’m driving 2 1/2 hours away tomorrow to get my first dose. It’s freaking impossible to find anywhere here to get it. Pretty excited to spend 5 hours in the car by myself... it’s like a little vacation 🤣
Follow up here guys - got the Pfizer vaccine on Sat and I’ve been feeling very normal (except for all the 8wk nausea yay), just a bit of a sore arm like a flu shot. Ended up taking Tylenol right afterwards because I really wanted to avoid any fever; agreed with @tari_sara that there’s no clear evidence here, and I probably didn’t need it.
Either way, I don’t think it’s likely to have a meaningful effect on vaccine response, since effectiveness of the mRNA vaccine is driven by protein expression rather than inflammatory response.
Got mine yesterday! It didn’t hurt at all. A few hours later my arm started to feel sore, and it felt a little sore overnight and today, but not too bad and no other symptoms! Woo hoo!
Re: COVID Vaccine plans
Tip from my MIL who is a nurse - once you get the shot, keep your arm moving as much as possible and apply heat to the injection site. This will help the vaccince disperse and greatly lessen injection site pain.
I am not going to be eligible for a while, thankfully so I do not have to really decide yet.
That said, I made myself an appt for April, when I will be 13w, so I don't have to decide right away and will still have an opportunity before summer! My husband goes next week, and by then everyone I see regularly will be vaxxed, except my son of course, so I'm super excited about that!
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021
I'm strongly leaning towards getting it. I understand the hesitancy but its not as if COVID in pregnancy is without risks. I'd rather take my chances with the vaccine over the disease in this case.
Now that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is also approved, I'm curious if there is any information or guidance out there about whether any of the vaccines is preferable to the others for pregnant women. I'm not well-versed in vaccines, but my basic understanding is that Pfizer and Moderna utilize mRNA and J&J vaccine does not. I know the general stance is "take whatever vaccine is offered to you" which I 100% agree with and support, I just wasn't sure if that also pertains to pregnant women.
From what I can find, the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine should be safe in pregnancy. Data is still early. I can’t find anything published yet about specific recommendations about this vaccine from ACOG or SMFM. Generally speaking though the main reason why any vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy is if it is a live virus vaccine (like MMR) and the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine is not a live virus. From the published data it looks like there is a ~9% risk of fever after vaccination which is comparable to Pfizer and Moderna. If I see anything new come out I will update for sure.
This seems good for pregnant people, right?
In any case, I got my first shot last week and am looking forward to the next (scheduled for the prime morning sickness time of pregnancy, whoops)!
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021
I saw this today--a small study showed that antibodies showed up in breastmilk of lactating people who received the vaccine. This makes me so happy and hopeful--I'm still breastfeeding my daughter, and I was hoping she'd benefit from my vaccine. Really looking forward to further studies.
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.02.03.21250579v1.full?ftag=YHF4eb9d17
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