Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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COVID Vaccination
Recommendations for Pregnancy,
Breastfeeding, and People Who
May Become Pregnant
The following information is from the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology. This summarizes what is known about COVID-19 vaccination
during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and for people who may become
pregnant.
We have reviewed the available data on the 3 COVID-19 vaccines available in the
United States. We have reviewed society and government organization opinions
about the use of the vaccine in people who are pregnant, who are breastfeeding,
and who may become pregnant. We will continue to review information as it
becomes available. Your provider is available to help you make your decision.
During pregnancy
We recommend COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
The science suggests that the benefits to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are
great. Fortunately, most people who get infected with COVID-19 during
pregnancy do not experience severe illness.
However, pregnant people with COVID-19 infection do have increased risks of:
• Severe illness
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay
• Needing to go on a ventilator
• Death
Available data suggest that the vaccine is effective when received during
pregnancy. There is evidence that when a person is vaccinated during
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
OVID Vaccination Recommendations for Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and People Who
May Become Pregnant
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Author: Dee E. Fenner, M.D.
Edited by: Karelyn Munro BA
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pregnancy, their newborn may also have some protection from becoming
infected with COVID-19. Available data on pregnant people who were
vaccinated during pregnancy suggest that it is safe.
Breastfeeding:
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for people who are breastfeeding.
People who intend to become pregnant:
Vaccination is recommended for people who intend to become pregnant.
There is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility.
