Making sure you are covered for vaccinations during pregnancy is essential for good self-care. 

The following vaccinations are recommended to be taken by the NHS:

Whooping Cough – A whooping Cough vaccination is recommended to be taken between 16-32 weeks during pregnancy. 

This time period provides the maximum chance of your baby being protected from Whooping Cough during birth. 

Your baby’s vaccination is recommended to be given at 8 weeks of age.

Covid 19 –  This particular vaccination has, it’s fair to say, been a topic of hot debate.

With large numbers of the UK population opting out of the vaccine. 

Whether you decide to take the vaccine is your personal choice.

The Royal College of Midwives have a useful Q&A guide to Covid and Pregnancy. 

Flu Vaccination – During pregnancy, your immune system will weaken as it works to protect the pregnancy. 

This can mean you are more likely to contract an infection. 

While the baby is growing, you may find breathing deeply becomes more difficult.

This can increase the risk of infections such as pneumonia.

Pregnant women are more likely to get flu complications than women who are not pregnant.

Additionally, more pregnant women are likely to be admitted to the hospital. 

If there is anything you are unsure of, speak to your GP, midwife or health professional about any of the above vaccines.