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- COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and While Breastfeeding
- Pregnancy during COVID-19
- Childbirth during COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and While Breastfeeding |
Are you, your partner, and any close family members or caregivers vaccinated? You and your family may have questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccination. Reach out to your primary health care provider, midwife or OB/GYN to discuss your questions or concerns about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Safe and effective
During PregnancyDeciding to get vaccinated is often challenging - even more so when you’re pregnant and hope to make the best decisions for yourself and your baby.
Check out this video discussing the benefits of vaccines and the risks associated with COVID-19 during pregnancy with Dr. Stephen Morris. He is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist with Health Sciences North.
Video by Science North
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Pregnancy during COVID-19 |
Being pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful. It is normal to feel sad, scared or confused and to worry about your unborn baby. There is currently not enough evidence to confirm that a mother can pass COVID-19 to her child during pregnancy.
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Childbirth during COVID-19 |
Giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful. It is normal to feel sad, scared or confused and to worry about the health of your baby. There is currently not enough evidence to indicate that a mother can pass COVID-19 to her child during childbirth. Talk to your health care provider to discuss how COVID-19 may affect your birth plan options. Visit the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website for more information on Childbirth and COVID-19 Here are a few tips:
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