We’ve already received several questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s completely understandable! What’s the best course of action if you’re pregnant? Or if you’re trying to conceive? What if you’re breastfeeding?
Pregnancy
The risk of developing a severe COVID-19 infection is slightly higher than for non-pregnant women. It remains a small risk.
It is recommended that you get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you are called to do so. The pros and cons are listed in the Information sheet: Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine or not?.
Desire to Have Children
Even if you are planning to have a child, you can still get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Breastfeeding
It is likely that the COVID-19 vaccine, just like other inactivated vaccines, not present in breast milk ends up there, and vaccination poses no objection whatsoever. Further research is still needed on this matter.
Research and more detailed information
- Click on this link for detailed information from the KNOV (professional association of midwives)
