The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists published new guidance published new guidance on the 30th June for COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy. It states that there have been no specific safety concerns identified with any brand of COVID-19 vaccines in relation to pregnancy. Over 120,000 pregnant women from diverse ethnic backgrounds in the United States have been safely vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, with no evidence of harm being identified.
There are no known risks from giving COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy, or while breastfeeding. There is therefore no reason to suppose that the adverse effects from these COVID-19 vaccines should be different for pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women. Minor and short-lived adverse effects such as soreness at the injection site, headache and fatigue are common in the general population after a COVID-19 vaccine.
The RCOG Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination in Pregnancy Information for Healthcare Professionals advises that:
Women should continue to discuss the options of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy with their Obstetrician, Midwife or GP.