Many simply dont want to take on any perceived riskeven when forgoing vaccination is potentially harmful.
In other words, there was no observed impact on fertility from COVID-19 vaccinations.
Its not just the CDC recommending that pregnant women get vaccinated, either.
Below, five women from across the U.S. share their experiences with getting vaccinated while expecting.
I was very fearful of COVID-19.
He said that he didnt want me to because there werent enough studies yet.
board-certified OB/GYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and infertility specialist
I called my doctor and basically begged for his blessing.
Finally, he gave it, so I got the shot.
I also hadpubic symphysis dysfunction, which is like the equivalent of your pubic bone breaking.
So vaccine side effects were the least of my worries.
But I delivered on a Monday and got the second shot on that Friday.
Lauren Steiner, Las Vegas, NV: Vaccinated at 8 months pregnant
2.
I was vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine in December of 2020.
At that time, I was about 25 weeks pregnant.
I had done emergency C-sections in the ICU to deliver these peoples babies.
board-certified OB/GYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and infertility specialist
I had women that were put on heart-lung machines.
I took Tylenol every 8 hours as a precaution.
Larissa Mattei, MD, Chicago, IL: Vaccinated at 6 months pregnant
3.
So I weighed the risk that way.
Haley Keehn, Gardner, KS: Vaccinated at 6 months pregnant
4.
She told me that getting COVID while pregnant was definitely riskier than the vaccine.
They were so thrilled once I got the vaccine.
I would not look back with a second of regret on receiving it while pregnant.
I think its so important for people to be informed, especially while pregnant.
Juliette Caspi, Philadelphia, PA: Vaccinated at 8 months pregnant
5.
I didnt really talk to anybody before getting vaccinatedI actually talked to my doctoraftermy first dose.
So I got the shot.
After the second dose, I had a headache, fatigue, and a super sore arm.
Its a tough decision, but for me, it was just about following the facts and the science.
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