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Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant?

Leia Doyle

Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant?

Yes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination before, during or after pregnancy. Pregnant or recently pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Additionally, pregnant people with COVID-19 have a higher risk of delivering prematurely.

What is the risk of a newborn being infected if the mother has COVID-19?

Current evidence suggests that the risk of a newborn getting COVID-19 from their mother is low, especially when the mother takes steps (such as wearing a mask and her washing hands) to prevent spread before and during care of the newborn.

When to seek professional breastfeeding help?

Even if this isn’t your first child, you may still need to seek professional breastfeeding help. There are many occasions when problems arise in breastfeeding, such as if your baby isn’t getting enough milk or if your baby can’t latch on. Professionals can help you determine the cause of your problem and attempt to provide solutions.

What organizations support breastfeeding?

Additional organizations that support and promote breastfeeding are: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. American Academy of Pediatrics . American College of Nurse Midwives . American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists . Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.

How do you start breastfeeding?

The best way to start breastfeeding is to have skin-to-skin contact after the birth. Your baby will be warm next to your skin, and he’ll feel comforted by the sound of your heartbeat.

How you can help with breastfeeding?

7 Ways We Can Support Breastfeeding Moms Provide clean spaces to nurse and pump in public. And no – the bathroom does not count. Make lactation consultants available at pediatric offices. This is a big one. End week-to-week schedules for mothers. Allow breastfeeding moms to head back to work on a part-time basis. Hospitals should do more to help mothers. Provide six months of paid leave.