The COVID vaccine and pregnancy: Empowering expectant moms

Only 33.8 percent of pregnant women between the ages of 18 and 49 in the US are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. And while many pregnant women are fearful of the effect that the COVID vaccines could have on them and their baby, more than 160K expectant moms have been vaccinated with no adverse pregnancy outcomes, explains Burton Rochelson, MD, chief of maternal fetal medicine, and Sarah Pachtman, MD, a maternal fetal medicine attending. Like Dr. Pachtman, Elizabeth Boyce, RN, got the COVID vaccine while pregnant. They share their experiences, dispel misinformation and encourage women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive to Crush COVID and get the shot.  More from the experts Is it safe to get the COVID vaccine if I'm pregnant? Burton Rochelson, MD, explains. Pregnant and hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine? Sarah Pachtman details new research revealing that the COVID-19 vaccine is likely to protect unborn children, too, when moms-to-be roll up their sleeves.