momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Dec 14, 2021 13:25:17 GMT
I've read on the cdc, etc., but am looking to hear some real life experiences. What was your MD recommendations on getting a vaccine or booster during pregnancy?
We have a grandbaby on the way, mom/dad are due to get a booster. She'll be talking with her OB next week at her first appt about what the recommendations are for her. She'll be 2nd trimester around the first of the year. Just wondering if anyone has dealt with this and what was recommended.
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Post by christine58 on Dec 14, 2021 13:58:00 GMT
I've read on the cdc, etc., but am looking to hear some real life experiences. What was your MD recommendations on getting a vaccine or booster during pregnancy? We have a grandbaby on the way, mom/dad are due to get a booster. She'll be talking with her OB next week at her first appt about what the recommendations are for her. She'll be 2nd trimester around the first of the year. Just wondering if anyone has dealt with this and what was recommended. My niece was vaccinated while pregnant with no issues. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2021 14:05:42 GMT
I am like 99% sure her OBGYN will tell her (and her dh) to get the booster. They are seeing an increase of Covid in pregnant moms. It is always best to protect your newborn who can't be vaccinated and will be in a hospital setting.
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Post by circusjohnson on Dec 14, 2021 14:07:28 GMT
my DD was vaccinated while pregnant with no problems.
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mnmsmom
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Post by mnmsmom on Dec 14, 2021 14:36:09 GMT
My DD also was vaccinated with the Pfizer shot while pregnant. She had no issues, & my granddaughter is perfectly fine. She did this after talking with her OB.
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maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on Dec 14, 2021 14:52:57 GMT
My son's partner is a maternal fetal specialist in high risk pregnancies. He's recommending that all his patients be vaccinated.
If she is unvaccinated, the hospital may not let her have visitors. If, God forbid, something happens and the baby needs to be in the NICU, she may be considered a visitor and may not be allowed to visit the baby. That's how it works at his hospital.
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Post by gar on Dec 14, 2021 14:56:11 GMT
Both my DDs had both their vaccinations while pregnant at differing stages.
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Post by greendragonlady on Dec 14, 2021 14:58:54 GMT
My DD's OB recommended it. She's had both doses and is due in January. She just felt a little blah on the second one but otherwise has been fine.
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milocat
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Post by milocat on Dec 14, 2021 15:02:32 GMT
My cousin's wife was had both vaccines while pregnant. He said they believed that means the baby will have antibodies uet his 2 year old is unprotected.
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 14, 2021 15:58:07 GMT
Here they wait to vaccinate/booster until the second trimester. But her OB will know better than us. If she doesn’t trust her OB, now is the time to find another STAT.
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 14, 2021 16:00:14 GMT
I delivered in March 2021 before Covid vaccines were being recommended to pregnant women. I waited until I was a few weeks postpartum to get my vaccine. My only regret is not pushing harder to get vaccinated, even just one dose, while pregnant. But we didn’t know what we do now.
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ellemkay
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Post by ellemkay on Dec 14, 2021 16:29:57 GMT
I had both of my doses of vaccine before I got pregnant this summer, but just had my Pfizer booster last week. I had been talking with my OB about the booster since August and she recommended I get it in the later part of my second trimester. I turned 28 weeks on Friday. I had minimal side effects with the first dose back in early April - just a sore arm really that lasted 12 hours or so. No side effects with the second dose. Last week, I had the sore arm again but then overnight my glands in my armpit got swollen and hurt like hell for 3 days. To me, it was a sign that my body was doing what it was supposed to do and making antibodies to fight off Covid so even though it was uncomfortable, it was totally worth it and I'd do it again if necessary.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 14, 2021 16:31:46 GMT
My pregnant friend just got her booster shot. It was very, very, very much recommended and encouraged by her gynecologist and midwife (medically trained midwives are the main pregnancy and birth people in most of Western Europe).
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 14, 2021 16:32:34 GMT
At my work (in prison) it's been approved (through CDC).. all our pregnant offenders have been given the shot/booster with no problems at this point.
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Post by hop2 on Dec 14, 2021 16:47:59 GMT
As always she should discuss it with her Dr who knows her specific medical issues.
But in general I haven’t heard of any issues with it. I haven’t looked for issues though either since I don’t know anyone who is pregnant.
I’ve only heard of the horror stories of unvaccinated people getting Covid and leaving a newborn without a mother. I haven’t looked for those either but they show up in newsfeeds anyway.
Thoughts & prayers for a healthy mom & baby
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Post by colleen on Dec 14, 2021 19:33:01 GMT
My dil had both does of the vaccine while pregnant -- and my granddaughter is just fine (actually she is pretty fabulous and I can't wait to see her in Philly next week!).
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Post by maryland on Dec 14, 2021 20:01:46 GMT
I have no experience, but on the news they were saying how it is especially important that pregnant women and anyone that lives with them be vaccinated to keep them and the baby safe. It's the unvaccinated that are in danger.
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casii
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Post by casii on Dec 14, 2021 20:06:01 GMT
My daughter is due on January 2nd. She had both Moderna shots last spring and got her booster recently on the advice of her OB. Pregnancy is going well and the little fellow is on track with development!
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Post by sideways on Dec 14, 2021 20:14:31 GMT
My niece was vaccinated during her second trimester. She had a perfectly healthy baby boy in June.
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Post by its me mg on Dec 14, 2021 20:25:14 GMT
One of my old classmates from high school just got pregnant after several complications and losses and struggles. She had the baby and even with being so high risk and all of her past complications she was still able to get vaxxed during pregnancy.
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Dec 14, 2021 20:59:59 GMT
My dd, niece and their bff all were fully vaxxed during their recent pregnancies. None had terrible side effects.
They do all happen to go to the same OB group but different doctors.
Another one of their friends who did in vitro was asked to wait until after the 1st trimester.
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 14, 2021 21:04:11 GMT
I keep remembering Melissa's words about this topic: I don’t get it they have been encouraging women who are pregnant to get the vaccine. Begging. We are begging pregnant and breastfeeding women to get vaccinated. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 14, 2021 21:11:10 GMT
I recently talked to someone who is a nurse on the maternity ward and she said that in the beginning of the pandemic they were really only finding out that moms had Covid because they were testing everyone. The women weren’t having major complications. But now they are seeing (unvaccinated) women who are severely Ill and not making it. She attributed it to Delta but it’s unclear. Either way, I would be getting the vaccine unless there were extenuating circumstances.
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AllieC
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Post by AllieC on Dec 14, 2021 22:29:50 GMT
My daughter had both Pfizer doses in her recent pregnancy. Highly recommended by her OB to protect her and give the baby some antibodies.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Dec 14, 2021 22:30:44 GMT
The doctors' surgery for which I work has been campaigning for pregnant women to get jabbed.
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momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Dec 14, 2021 22:34:07 GMT
Glad to have the feedback! Was uncertain if they'd want her to wait until her 2nd trimester...but she's almost there even if they do. Hopefully they'll get their boosters pretty quickly now.
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Dec 15, 2021 2:23:24 GMT
My dd just got her booster and she is due on May 14. She is an rn in the icu unit and has unfortunately had pregnant patients who have been unvaccinated and have not made it.
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Post by hookedonpeas on Dec 15, 2021 5:26:49 GMT
Yes, yes, yes! I’m an OBGYN nurse, we have had multiple mommas on vents when pregnant, numerous miscarriages and fetal demises to Covid positive moms (autopsy’s done on babies showed decrease in oxygenation… not sure if due to decreased blood flow occurred or if due to moms decreased oxygen, regardless, it is happing and is heart breaking. We have had zero issues with moms getting the vaccine while pregnant, even breakthrough cases, both moms and babies have done great if mom got the vaccine.
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Post by anniebeth24 on Dec 15, 2021 16:05:52 GMT
I had both of my doses of vaccine before I got pregnant this summer, but just had my Pfizer booster last week. I had been talking with my OB about the booster since August and she recommended I get it in the later part of my second trimester. I turned 28 weeks on Friday. I had minimal side effects with the first dose back in early April - just a sore arm really that lasted 12 hours or so. No side effects with the second dose. Last week, I had the sore arm again but then overnight my glands in my armpit got swollen and hurt like hell for 3 days. To me, it was a sign that my body was doing what it was supposed to do and making antibodies to fight off Covid so even though it was uncomfortable, it was totally worth it and I'd do it again if necessary. Congrats on the future baby Pea! Happy for you! |
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Post by anniefb on Dec 15, 2021 17:32:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health government advice here in New Zealand is that all pregnant women should get vaccinated and that the Pfizer vaccine is safe at any stage of pregnancy.
Real world data shows that if someone contracts COVID-19 when pregnant they are more likely to become very unwell and the MOH was also reporting that there is a higher risk of very pre-term birth in unvaccinated women.
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