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Here’s What Experts Want Pregnant Women to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine Prevention 2/20/2021
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This article was medically reviewed by Carolyn Swenson, M.D., an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board.
Since the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines, there’s been confusion around whether or not they’re safe for pregnant women. The reason: Early clinical trials of the vaccine did not include pregnant or breastfeeding women, making it impossible to know for sure if it’s safe for them to be immunized.
Reminder: Pregnant people are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, along with an increased risk of other adverse outcomes, like preterm birth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).