29 | Thoughts on the COVID Vaccine and Pregnancy/Fertility

2021-10-11

Should you take the COVID vaccine if you're pregnant or trying to conceive? This is a great question to bring to your primary care provider! Even though I am not a primary care provider, I've been getting this question from many of my clients who are wondering whether to get vaccinated during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. I thought it might be useful to share my perspective in this week's episode. As always, please talk to your own healthcare team to make the best decision for your particular case. Quick su...

Should you take the COVID vaccine if you're pregnant or trying to conceive?

This is a great question to bring to your primary care provider!

Even though I am not a primary care provider, I've been getting this question from many of my clients who are wondering whether to get vaccinated during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. I thought it might be useful to share my perspective in this week's episode. As always, please talk to your own healthcare team to make the best decision for your particular case.

Quick summary:

I would feel comfortable getting the vaccine if I were pregnant or trying to become so.

Resources:

Learn about the mechanism of mRNA vaccines
Your local epidemiologist newsletter is excellent for detailed and updated info on COVID/vaccines
COVID vaccine does not have an 80%+ risk of miscarriage
Participate in a study about menstrual experiences following the COVID vaccine
COVID vaccine does not cause sterility
Learn more about the mechanisms of action for the COVID vaccines and more from Heather Zwickey, who has a PhD in Immunology and founded the Helfgott Research Institute at National University of Natural Medicine
COVID risks higher for pregnant people & COVID + adverse pregnancy outcomes

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