As an evidenced based profession, guidance follows the very latest evidence in medicine. Previously there was insufficient evidence to recommend vaccinating pregnant women.
Swansea Bay NHS have released information regarding COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant women.
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The Covid vaccine is now recommended for all pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy.
But before you have your first vaccination:
We advise you to read the latest information from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), which can be found on their website: https://www.rcog.org.uk/covid-vaccine The RCOG has also produced an information sheet and decision aid which can be found here https://www.rcog.org.uk/…/2021-02-24-combined-info… If you’ve been sent an appointment letter or want to reschedule a missed appointment, ring the booking team on 01792 200492 or 01639 862323 to arrange to have the Pfizer vaccine. Need more support and advice? Contact your local midwifery team or consultant if consultant-led. Go to this page on our website for the contact details for the community midwifery teams and the answers to many frequently asked questions. https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/go/covid-vaccine-and-pregnancy/