Mary M. Preble, local author and illustrator, of five children’s books written and illustrated by her and two books she has illustrated for other authors, has just announced the release
Researchers don’t fully understand the menstrual cycle’s effects on the immune system, but experts say there are reasons some may feel sick at certain points.
Pregnancy and COVID Risk: Here s What We Know, According to an Expert We sat down with Dr. Kimberly Keefe Smith from the Center for Infertility and Reproductive Surgery at Brigham and Hospital to discuss the issues
Published May 6, 2021 •
Updated on May 6, 2021 at 2:44 pm
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The headlines are devastating: Hundreds of pregnant women have reportedly died in Brazil after contracting COVID-19 as that country grapples with the pandemic. But what does that mean overall in terms of risk for pregnant women, and what do you need to know?
We sat down with Dr. Kimberly Keefe Smith from the Center for Infertility and Reproductive Surgery at Brigham and Hospital to discuss COVID-19 and pregnancy, as well as the role and safety of vaccines.
The CDC data shows that women report more side effects from the COVID vaccine than men, in general. Known side effects include headache, dizziness, chills, slight fever and fatigue.
When the vaccine was approved, menstruation side effects weren t considered. Dr Keefe Smith says: The vaccine trials are really looking for safety, so things that are that are going to be life-threatening, life-altering, that s kind of the purpose. Now, do I wish that they had asked about menstrual cycles? Absolutely. Women s health is something that historically is overlooked. And so I think moving forward, I hope that it is something that s considered. But I think we re doing our best now, now that the vaccine is more widespread, to gather that information and really put that focus on women s health, reproductive health,