With COVID numbers hitting record density levels in some parts of the county, many people are looking forward to getting one of the two vaccines available. But the expedited process that these vaccines went through has left a lot of concern over side effects — in particular, COVID vaccine pregnancy risks. If you’re considering getting the vaccine but are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, here’s what you need to know based on the limited data available.
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Making a decision: Is the COVID vaccine safe for pregnancy and fertility
For those wondering if the COVID vaccine causes infertility or pregnancy issues, there is no current data to support this. But having no data doesn’t mean that anyone can say they are safe or unsafe. It is up to each woman to speak to her doctor and ascertain what the real concerns are for her situation.
While both vaccine manufacturers continue to monitor women who were in the clinical trials who became pregnant, its simply too early to draw any conclusion. This means that your concerns of getting COVID will be the driving force behind your decision. Millions of women are facing this choice, and it is not an easy one regardless of how far along you are. Christine Lipinsky is 20 weeks preganant and told Mom.com, “I’m torn but ultimately feel that I’ve been isolating and limiting my risk.”
That insight says a lot. If you aren’t going to get the vaccine, you need to be vigilant about isolating and reducing the potential exposure to the virus.
