hi fellow mummies. I unfortunately am currently admitted in the hospital due to covid at 37weeks. I did not take the vaccination because initially I had the same concerns as many other moms(long term effects on the baby) and when the cases starting increasing rapidly recently, I've considered going but it was alittle too late (the second dose might coincide my due date and I might be in confinement when the second dose is due) so I eventually decided not to go ahead with the vaccination in the end. while I rarely head out, I speculate that the only place I could've gotten covid was in the GP when I sat in the room for 15-20mins with a few other ppl that has symptoms. I have otherwise done my fair share of prevention and avoided going out or going to crowded places and left my mask on all the time when I'm outdoor. I can totally understand not getting vaccinated because I myself did not get vaccinated too and had my own reasons why. but just to give fellow mummies alittle warning on the covid during later pregnancy. it comes with ALOT of uncertainties. you are not sure if the covid can be cleared before your due, not sure if you can see your baby after they are born (there's a chance you won't see the baby for up to a week after delivery). there is even a chance that baby daddy will also not be able to visit the baby in the hospital nursery. you don't get to choose the hospital you deliver in. basically the entire delivery process is out of your control entirely. there are also research showing that there is a high risk of early labor for pregnant women with covid. and the risk of blood clots forming is higher as well- so I was started on DAILY injection to prevent clots. and mind you, that injection definitely feels more painful than a typical flu vaccination. not to mention the fear of how my covid infection will cause complications for the baby.
anyway in short, think through your options and concerns and make an informed decision based on your own expectations. either way, I believe your choices should be respected. but just know the risks that comes along with your choice. đcurrently I'm in a room with 4 covid positive pregnant ladies... the cases is increasing and its almost unavoidable. trying to avoid it might be just testing your luck.
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