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Getting a coronavirus vaccine during pregnancy, breastfeeding or when trying to conceive
You can get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment. It’s no longer routinely offered to all pregnant individuals.
You cannot catch COVID-19 from the vaccines and cannot pass it to your baby through your breast milk. Evidence suggests that coronavirus antibodies can be transferred to your baby through your breastmilk or umbilical cord following the vaccine, giving your baby immunity to COVID-19.
If you have any concerns about getting COVID-19 or the vaccine during pregnancy, you can talk to a GP or maternity team for advice.
The vaccines cannot give you or your baby COVID-19. There’s no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines have any effect on your fertility, and there’s no concern if you do get pregnant after being vaccinated. If you wish to discuss this further, speak to a health professional at the fertility clinic.
