Pregnant women are at higher risk of complications to have the adverse outcomes of Covid-19 in comparison to non-pregnant women as they have low respiratory reserve during pregnancy. Immunizing can safeguard pregnant and lactating women from Covid-19.
Contrarily there is no explicit data for Vaccines to be effective in pregnancy and is not recommended at the National or County level. However, women who are vaccinated need not terminate their pregnancy as the vaccine does not have any known teratogenic effects as per available evidence.
The first study conducted on vaccination in pregnant women was in the U.S.A. These women were vaccinated with mRNA Vaccine. As per the impression, protective antibodies were secluded in the umbilical cord and breast milk, indicating protection to the fetus and newborn. This protection should be put out to pregnant and lactating women.
Meanwhile, women should be practically considered in the counseling process in accepting or refusing immunization supported by nurturers. A recent study published by FOGSI, recommends that “obstetricians and gynecologists should be allowed to give Covid-19 vaccine to pregnant and lactating women with preparations to manage unfavorable situations.”
The covid vaccine is considered to be an absolute tool to decelerate the pandemic if taken generally
preventive measures (use of mask, hand washing, social distancing, general hygiene, and care).