
5 Things to Know about pregnancy and fertility
5 Things to Know About the COVID Vaccine and Pregnancy
- The COVID Vaccine is Safe in Any Trimester
- Your COVID Vaccine Protects Your Baby Too
- COVID Increases the Risk of Complications in Pregnancy
- The COVID Vaccine Does Not Affect Fertility
- COVID Vaccine Boosters Increase Protection in Pregnancy

Is it safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy?
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How do we know the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant people?
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Is there a recommended time during pregnancy to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
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If I’m planning to get pregnant, should I get the COVID vaccine?
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How does the COVID-19 vaccine reduce the risk of pre-term birth?
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Do COVID-19 vaccine antibodies pass to the baby during pregnancy?
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Does my COVID-19 vaccine also protect my baby?
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What are some of the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy?
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Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine booster if I'm pregnant?
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Is it safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy?
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How do we know the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant people?
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Is there a recommended time during pregnancy to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
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If I’m planning to get pregnant, should I get the COVID vaccine?
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This information is shared for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. The views expressed are those of the featured medical professional and reflect information available to that professional at time of filming. Always consult a health care provider for any personal health decisions. Click here for vaccine FAQs from the CDC.
Stay up to date with your COVID vaccine, including boosters!
COVID vaccines are safe and effective for everyone ages 6 months and older.
Immunity wanes over time. Keep up your protection against COVID by getting boosted when eligible.
Updated (bivalent) boosters are now available for adults and children 6 months and older.
Fast Facts on the COVID Vaccines FOR PREGNANCY
The CDC on the COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
- The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future.
- Pregnant people with COVID-19 are more likely to experience pre-term birth, stillbirth and other pregnancy complications compared to people without COVID-19 during pregnancy. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help protect pregnant people from severe illness and complications from COVID-19.
- Getting vaccinated protects you and your baby.
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Leading medical groups recommend the COVID vaccine for those currently, recently or considering pregnancy.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
- American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- American Public Health Association (APHA)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- National Medical Association (NMA)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Click the links above to learn more. MotherToBaby offers free phone, text and chat services in English and Spanish to connect directly with experts about COVID and COVID vaccine-related questions in pregnancy.
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