FAQs on COVID Vaccination for Pregnant Women
FAQs on COVID Vaccination for Pregnant Women
1. Which specialist doctor to consult for COVID-19?In case of symptoms suggestive of Covid-19 infection, visit the nearest General Physician, who can examine and refer to an infectious disease doctor or to an appropriate medical care center as may deem fit.
2. Is the Covid vaccine safe for pregnancy?
Covid vaccines approved by the FDA to be administered in India are deemed to be safe in pregnant mothers as well as their fetus.
3. Do pregnant women with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 need to give birth by caesarean section?
Covid-19 infection itself is not an indication for caesarean section as it would provide no additional benefit. Caesarian section is considered as a mode of delivery only if it is required and may happen due to pregnancy related problems or in a critically ill intubated patient.
4. Why is COVID 19 vaccine being recommended for pregnant women?
The decision of vaccinating pregnant women has been taken by weighing the risks of covid-19 infection against the benefits of getting vaccinated. Studies suggest that pregnant women are more prone to develop serious complications if infected. The vaccines, being safe, are thus recommended for pregnant women.
5. How does COVID 19 infection of pregnant women affect the baby?
Although there isn’t enough evidence regarding the matter, it is believed that the risk of newborns acquiring covid-19 infection from the mother during intrauterine life or during childbirth is very low.
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