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During the last weeks it has finally arrived! the vaccination shift by age group for many pregnant women or those with plans to become pregnant. The doubts have not been long in coming. Am I vaccinated or not vaccinated? What vaccine is the most appropriate at this stage? The recommendations, as in any area related to the coronavirus, have evolved in recent months based on new studies. And although it is understandable that changes of course can generate distrust - even more so when we talk about the possible risk for a baby - in reality it is the opposite:

the decisions we make today are better informed than those of yesterday

. They are "live science" things.

In this article we want to shed some light among the sea of ​​considerations that, with more goodwill than scientific evidence, various brothers-in-law, neighbors and opinionologists offer to the debate.

From prudence and rigor, we solve the most frequently asked questions based on the most current evidence.

Health authorities and scientific societies have spoken.

Are pregnant women more at risk of complications if they become infected with coronavirus?

Although it is true that the overall risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19 is low, it is still higher for pregnant women or those who have recently been pregnant relative to people who are not pregnant.

When is it recommended to vaccinate during pregnancy?

In the largest study carried out to date on vaccination in pregnancy, in which 36,591 pregnant women participated,

no relevant safety problems were found

.

Most of the women were in the third trimester, which is also the stage where there is a greater risk of complications associated with Covid-19 infection.

For this reason:

- The Interterritorial Council of the National Health System recommends vaccination of pregnant women

with mRNA vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna) when appropriate according to the prioritization group

to which they belong and at any time during pregnancy.

- The Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SEGO), due to a precautionary principle, considers it reasonable to wait to be vaccinated at the 20th week of gestation.

Why wait until this date?

Because in week 20 the period of greatest theoretical risk for the fetus is considered exceeded, but in turn we can anticipate the stage of greatest risk of natural infection by coronavirus.

Should I wait a while to get pregnant if I get vaccinated?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and SEGO, it is not necessary to wait a certain time between vaccination and the search for pregnancy.

There

is

currently

no evidence that any vaccine, including the Covid-19 vaccine, causes fertility problems

in women or men.

Is it convenient to take a pregnancy test before getting vaccinated against the coronavirus?

No, the CDC does not recommend taking a routine pregnancy test before getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

What should be done if a pregnancy is diagnosed after having been vaccinated with the first dose?

If after receiving the first dose a woman confirms that she is pregnant,

unless otherwise decided on her part, she should continue with the vaccination

.

In this case, it is important that you assess the situation individually with your healthcare professional and that you receive additional information about your new condition.

Are vaccines against Covid-19 and breastfeeding compatible?

Good news!

Yes, the mother's vaccination against Covid-19 is considered safe for the woman herself and for breastfeeding, as well as for the baby.

Therefore, lactating women can receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Can the protection from the vaccine pass to the baby?

According to the CDC, recent reports have shown that breastfeeding women who have received mRNA vaccines against Covid-19

have antibodies in their breast milk

.

This could help protect your babies, although we need more studies on this.

In case there is any doubt, mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccines do not contain live microorganisms and do not have infective capacity.

IMPORTANT!

If you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or are a nursing mother remember ...

- These recommendations should be considered provisional, and may be modified in the light of new evidence.

- If in doubt, it is advisable to consult the healthcare professional of reference individually.

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