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Covid-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy: Finally Some Data.

Written by Dr. John Yoon A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology provided scientific evidence that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines – both Pfizer and Moderna – are effective in pregnant and breastfeeding women.  Why was this study conducted?    – Scientific evidence was lacking regarding vaccine efficacy in a pregnant and breastfeeeding population […]

Written by on April 2, 2021

Covid Vaccine While Breastfeeding

Approximately 75% of healthcare workers are women, and the CDC estimates that over 300,000 healthcare workers are pregnant, will be pregnant, or will have recently given birth as the Covid-19 vaccine becomes more widely available to them. Thus, this first round of vaccinations will include many lactating or soon-to-be lactating women. Later, it will be other higher exposure-risk jobs like teachers and other essential workers. Questions are pouring in from our pregnant and recently delivered moms about the safety of these new vaccines while breastfeeding.

Written by on December 21, 2020