COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant Mother

 

Getting vaccinated is a personal choice for people who are pregnant

People who are pregnant and part of a group recommended to receive COVID-19 vaccine, such as healthcare personnel, may choose to be vaccinated. 

A conversation between pregnant patients and their clinicians may help them decide whether to get vaccinated with a vaccine that has been authorized for use under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). 

While a conversation with a healthcare provider may be helpful, it is not required prior to vaccination.

Key considerations pregnant patients can discuss with their healthcare provider include:

• The likelihood of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19
• Risks of COVID-19 to them and potential risks to their fetuses
• What is known about the vaccine: how well it works to develop protection in the body, known side effects of the vaccine, and lack of data during pregnancy,
  (mRNA vaccines do not contain the live virus that causes COVID-19 and, therefore, cannot infect someone with COVID-19. Additionally, mRNA vaccines do not interact with a person’s DNA because the mRNA does not enter the nucleus of the cell. Cells break down the mRNA quickly. Based on how mRNA vaccines work, experts believe they are unlikely to pose a specific risk for people who are pregnant. However, the actual risks of mRNA vaccines to the pregnant person and her fetus are unknown because these vaccines have not been studied in pregnant women).

Pregnant patients who decide to get vaccinated should continue to follow the current guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 after they are vaccinated. That means:

• Wearing a mask
• Staying at least six feet away from others
• Avoiding crowds
• Washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
• Following  travel guidance
• Following quarantine guidance after exposure to COVID-19
• Following any applicable workplace guidance