What do we know about the Covid-19 vaccines crossing the placenta?
The vaccines are recommended for pregnant women. Read
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Covid-19 vaccines during pregnancy
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Can you have a shorter gap between Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy?
The official guidance says the main exception to the eight week interval minimum is those about to start immunosuppressant treatment. Read
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What do we know about the long-term effects of Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy?
We don’t have long-term data on the use of the vaccines in pregnancy, but our knowledge is growing, and the evidence we do have so far is reassuring. Read
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How soon after childbirth can you have a Covid-19 vaccine?
Guidance says you can have a Covid-19 vaccine anytime during pregnancy or after birth. Read
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Breastfeeding after Covid-19 vaccine is recommended as safe
The NHS says you cannot catch Covid-19 from the vaccines or pass it on to your baby through breast milk. Read
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PHE says no need to restart vaccination course in pregnancy after second dose delay
There’s no problem with booking your second dose, even if it’s been a considerable amount of time since your first. Read
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Covid-19 vaccines are recommended at any stage of pregnancy
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommends vaccination at any stage of pregnancy. Read
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How long should you wait between vaccines if you’re pregnant?
You should wait a week between your whooping cough or flu vaccine and the Covid vaccine. Read
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What we know about Covid-19 vaccines and miscarriages
There’s no evidence that the vaccines are causing miscarriages. Read
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What do we know about Covid-19 vaccines and fertility?
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists say that there is no evidence to suggest that the Covid-19 vaccines affect fertility. Read
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