The Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination is offered to pregnant women, who are in the high-risk group for having complications from COVID-19 infection. The vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives.
The COVID-19 vaccinations available in the UK are the safest and most effective way to protect you and your baby. The vaccinations do not contain live coronavirus and cannot infect a pregnant person or the unborn baby in their womb.
It’s safe to have the vaccine during any stage of pregnancy, from the first few weeks up to your expected due date, you should be offered an appointment between September and December. It is important that you are protected during your pregnancy to keep you and your baby safe, don’t wait until after you have given birth.
Pregnant people will be offered the vaccination through their maternity service. If you have not been offered this vaccination, contact your midwife to book.
For more information, please visit: COVID-19 vaccination: a guide on pregnancy and breastfeeding – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
