Pregnant and vaccination: risk of miscarriage? Vaccination recommendation of the RKI stands!
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) had recently issued a clear vaccination recommendation for pregnant women. Nevertheless, many pregnant women still doubt whether they should actually be vaccinated. Mostly there is uncertainty because there are always rumours that a Corona vaccination could allegedly lead to a miscarriage. What’s the truth to these rumors?
No risk of miscarriage for pregnant women
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Experts in the matter are certain that vaccination against the coronavirus does not create a risk of suffering a miscarriage. This is also shown by a look at the figures available so far. As a general rule, one in three pregnant women loses her child in the 1st trimester. These figures do not increase even in vaccinated women, as several studies have now shown. The risk of premature birth also does not increase with vaccination. Pregnant women who get Covid-19 themselves, however, have a slightly increased risk of having a preterm birth. But doctors have also found that pregnant women are part of the risk group. This is because they have a significantly higher risk of a severe course compared to other women their age. Pregnant women are 2 to 5 times more likely to be treated in intensive care units than women of the same age who are not pregnant. The risk of having to be artificially ventilated is 2.5 times higher. In addition, pregnant women with Covid-19 have been found to have a high incidence of pre-eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure). The number of deaths of pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women is even 22 times higher. Truly alarming numbers.
These vaccines are best for pregnant women
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In terms of the ideal vaccination date, medical experts recommend pregnant women get their shots in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy. When it comes to the vaccine, experts recommend using an mRNA vaccine. It does not matter whether the Biontech or Moderna vaccine is used. Studies from the USA have shown that the use of these vaccines is safe in pregnant women. A total of 35,000 pregnant women participated in various studies there. The vaccine also protects the unborn child, as the antibodies are transmitted both through the umbilical cord and, after birth, through the oral mucosa during breastfeeding. Studies at Harvard University had found a high antibody weir in newborns of vaccinated mothers.
The psychological factor should also be considered
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From a psychological point of view, the Corona vaccination also offers an advantage. After all, the unborn child must always be considered when making a decision. While the vaccination has been shown to pose no risk to the unborn child, in rare cases a Corona infection could lead to a premature birth. For this reason, the vaccination also has a reassuring effect on the expectant mother in this respect. Especially in the period immediately before and after delivery, women’s nerves are on edge anyway. It has a positive effect if they no longer have to worry about the coronavirus.