The benefits of the COVID vaccine during pregnancy

A study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that pregnant women have a higher risk of developing serious complications if they contact COVID than women who are not expecting a child. According to a new study conducted by the University of New York, pregnant women not only benefit themselves when they get the coronavirus vaccine, but also their babies. In particular, it was found that the babies are born with a high percentage of antibodies. It is worth mentioning that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were more likely to produce moreantibodies in babies.

How vaccination protects newborns

In the new study, antibody levels were measured in 36 newborns whose mothers had received one of the vaccines. The researchers found that all newborns had high levels of antibodies. Babies born to mothers who were vaccinated 13 weeks before birth had higher levels of antibodies than newborns whose mothers received the vaccine more than 20 weeks before birth. Antibodies are passed to newborns through the umbilical cord. The researchers concluded that the findings add more evidence to the growing list of reasons why pregnant women should get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The benefits of vaccinating pregnant women

Pregnant women have an increased risk of complications from COVID-19, compared to the general population. Studies have also shown that pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection have a higher risk of hospitalization, intubation, preeclampsia, premature birth and death. However, worldwide vaccination rates for women expecting a child are low at the moment. Evidence shows that both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are as safe and effective in pregnant women as in the general population. Finally, scientists emphasize that the vaccine is not associated with side effects such as miscarriage or infertility. Giota Florou source: healthline.com Recent Articles