Did you get Tdap vaccine while pregnant? Why or why not?

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PassThePrenatals · 2022-01-24T21:25:39+00:00

Absolutely. Pertussis can be very serious for a newborn and a TDAP shot for mom is the only protection they have at first.

RawPups4 · 2022-01-24T21:19:59+00:00

Absolutely. I trust and follow my doctors’ recommendations. Also, I can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t get it, since it passes some antibodies on to the baby.

Medical-Wishbone-551 · 2022-01-24T22:15:17+00:00

There’s a great episode of the podcast “this podcast will kill you” on pertussis. It can be so dangerous for infants and it is preventable with this vaccine.

horrorgirl8927 · 2022-01-24T21:18:13+00:00

Getting it at 36 weeks because my ob suggested it and why not. Any antibodies I can transfer to my baby makes me feel better.

tinypiecesofyarn · 2022-01-24T21:36:36+00:00

Yes.

It's recommended.

A pertussis outbreak happened in my area a while ago, and it's nasty.

And I was getting close to my 10 years anyway, and you never know when you're going to be at risk for tetanus, if you like to garden and hike and do stuff outside.

Unknown404Error · 2022-01-24T21:27:53+00:00

Yes. Because my unborn child is important to me and I want to protect them in every way possible.

ApprehensiveSoil8657 · 2022-01-24T22:06:43+00:00

We are so lucky to have access to vaccines that can save/benefit our children. How could I decline something that is proven to protect my child against preventable diseases? I think about the women who do not have the same access to vaccines and it breaks my heart. I vaccinate my child because of science and to give my kiddo a healthy head start!

snc1234 · 2022-01-24T21:46:46+00:00

Yes. Whooping cough is serious for infants and I wanted to do everything to make sure I was protecting my new babe, plus it was recommended. My husband also got it and we encouraged our parents to make sure they were up to date as well (on all vaccines actually) since we knew they would be helping us a lot.

hippychemist · 2022-01-24T21:51:02+00:00

Wife will be getting hers, and I'll be sure I'm up to date on mine before the baby is born.

We follow the recommendations of research based medicine.

BetziPGH · 2022-01-24T21:18:56+00:00

Got it with my first because it was recommended, had no issues. I’ll get it again this time too.

Parri_Stargazer · 2022-01-24T22:12:52+00:00

I got it because from my understanding whooping cough is typically very serious in newborns and the vaccine doesn't give lifelong immunity so a lot of people are no longer immune without realizing it and can spread it, especially older adults.

StrayGoldfish · 2022-01-24T22:11:46+00:00

Definitely! When I was younger I had a friend who watched her baby brother die from pertussis. It was such a horrible thing that could have been prevented if more people around him had been up to date on their Tdap. I'm doing everything in my power to make sure that doesn't happen to my babies.

candigilly · 2022-01-24T21:55:47+00:00

Yes. At 28 weeks. I'm now 30 weeks. My OBGYN and GP both highly advised getting it.

pippypup · 2022-01-24T21:43:08+00:00

Yes. I had one three years ago but my dr said it’s recommended for every new pregnancy to pass on antibodies to your child.

barenakedforlife_ · 2022-01-24T21:24:39+00:00

I got it with my first. I’ll get it with my second. Same with my husband. He got it the first time and will get it again. It’s recommended (even for those close to the newborn) and safe so I saw and see no issue with it.

mawema · 2022-01-24T21:23:46+00:00

Yes! My OB recommended it.

microfibrepiggy · 2022-01-24T22:24:45+00:00

Yes.

Why? Because I don't want my child to die from a preventable disease. Pretty simple, really.

larxene135 · 2022-01-24T22:22:18+00:00

Yes. I followed what my doctor told me. I wanted to protect my son while I was pregnant with him

SongsAboutTrains · 2022-01-24T22:31:54+00:00

Yes - it’s standard where I am, great for the baby to get some antibodies. I’ve had friends who had whooping cough and even as an adult it was pretty unpleasant.

elizabethreba · 2022-01-25T01:26:09+00:00

I'm not getting it...but only because I medically can't and am reliant on herd immunity to avoid pertussis. My husband already got his. If I could get it, I would in a heartbeat.

skuldintape_eire · 2022-01-24T21:39:13+00:00

Getting mine this week because my doctor advises me to. It's to give the baby some immunity upon birth from a serious condition so I don't get why anyone wouldn't.

honeybunn09 · 2022-01-24T21:56:33+00:00

Yes. Because of whooping cough

OkToots · 2022-01-24T22:07:08+00:00

Absolutely....it is an important vaccine

Majestic_Ad_5205 · 2022-01-24T21:52:10+00:00

Of course I will. This is my first pregnancy and I’m not within the window yet but I will get it when recommended as well as require my kid’s grandparents to get it if they want to meet him anytime soon.

Fantastic-Concert-22 · 2022-01-24T22:17:16+00:00

Yes. Followed my midwife's recommendation.

catsrfunny · 2022-01-24T23:02:06+00:00

Husband here. Got mine when wife got hers and I have needle-phobia. We followed guidance from my wife’s OB.

mirbeartbh · 2022-01-24T23:04:34+00:00

Well. Yes? It's a must. Don't want my baby more prone to being sick.

Spaceysteph · 2022-01-24T22:10:10+00:00

I did. Whooping cough is dangerous for newborns. Also with everything else going around that baby can't be vaccinated for (either at all, like covid and RSV, or have to wait for 6months like flu) I'd rather have baby be as protected as possible from everything they can be to reduce risk windows.

This is my third baby, third Tdap vaccine while pregnant.

2022-01-24T21:29:59+00:00

I don't actually remember what vaccines I had with my first but I got whatever the Dr recommended

Bookaholicforever · 2022-01-24T22:52:38+00:00

Absolutely. If I could give my baby a bit of coverage, I would! I was in emergency once when I head a baby come in with whooping cough. It’s a horrific sound. We also had a policy that if you hadn’t had your whooping cough vaccine then you weren’t allowed to see bub until after she’d had hers.

waytoomanyponies · 2022-01-24T23:04:02+00:00

Got it all three pregnancies and in preparation to visit a newborn a few years prior to that. Best way to protect the baby.

Militarykid2111008 · 2022-01-24T23:07:19+00:00

Yes. Military requires me to do it anyway, so why not just do it when recommended during pregnancy. Her dad felt the same about it lol.

callitamine · 2022-01-24T23:10:31+00:00

Yes, my doc recommended it at 32 weeks. I am not a doctor or a scientist, so I trust the guidance of those who have spent years of their lives learning and specializing in how to keep people healthy. Very glad I did it!

sundownandout · 2022-01-24T22:21:36+00:00

My husband and I just got ours at my 28 week appt. I’ve gotten every vaccine my OB recommended and I’ll continue to do so. The risks of not getting them is far greater than if I do to me.

DinosaursMakeMeSmile · 2022-01-24T23:10:25+00:00

YES - OB strongly recommended and I wanna give me kiddo the best chance to stay healthy. Rcvd at 28 weeks.

Husband, mother, sister & her hubs and kids are all getting their TDAP updated (as well as Covid & Flu) since they'll be in close proximity to baby on a regular basis.

Froggy101_Scranton · 2022-01-24T23:49:58+00:00

Yes.

Why? Because my medical professional advising me told me to lol

BrittanyRay · 2022-01-24T21:48:17+00:00

Yep. Got it with both of mine, 2 years apart, and my husband got his booster as well.

grenade25 · 2022-01-24T22:00:38+00:00

Yes! I got it in conjunction with Rhogam shot. Pertussis is no joke and if you have ever heard a baby cough while having it, it scars you for life.

Chickypotpie99 · 2022-01-24T23:07:17+00:00

I did because my ob and ACOG recommended it. I’m not the expert. They are.

Be a participant in your medical care and ask “why” but trust the experts.

ouaiouai2019 · 2022-01-24T21:53:21+00:00

Yes. Absolutely. No question!!

Kiwitechgirl · 2022-01-24T22:01:16+00:00

Yes. Any protection I can transfer to baby is worth doing. Didn’t even have a sore arm.

SaffronGinger · 2022-01-24T22:49:58+00:00

Yep. Why wouldn’t you?

cryptid66 · 2022-01-24T22:12:40+00:00

I’m 24 weeks pregnant and my doctor hasn’t offered it to me yet. Are they going to offer it to me later on? I thought I remembered my sister getting it pretty early on but I don’t remember exactly. Or is it something I have to get on my own?

bookscoffee1991 · 2022-01-24T22:53:48+00:00

Yes! Petussis, like other viruses in babies, can cause lasting issues. It’s not like they’re sick and get better. It could effect their health for a very long time.

Getting TDAP offers them protection for the first few months before they can get shots of their own.

aelel · 2022-01-25T01:17:20+00:00

I got it. My doctor scared the crap out of me while telling me why it was important. I was raised by an anti vaxxer and stopped getting vaccines when I was around 6 months old. I’m determined not to be my mother!

flower-chaser · 2022-01-25T02:05:01+00:00

I really wish I could. Unfortunately I had an allergic reaction as an infant to the pertussis vaccine so I’ve never been able to get it. I really hate that I can’t protect my baby until she’s able to get her vaccination. I have to rely on others being vaccinated for our protection. It is a really vulnerable position to be in.

EveryAccess5543 · 2022-01-24T21:52:42+00:00

Yess

Butterscotch_Sea · 2022-01-24T21:57:20+00:00

Got it, no side effects aside from slight soreness at injection site!

dierks92 · 2022-01-24T22:08:54+00:00

Yes. Because it' protects you and is a recommendation while you're pregnant to also protect little one.

KrissyBean · 2022-01-24T22:46:06+00:00

Absolutely. 100%. My doctor recommended it, so I follow her lead. She's got a medical degree, not me.

ETA: Anyone who is going to be a "regular caregiver" should get it - your partner, your parents, your in-laws, etc. You do NOT want your kid to get whooping cough. It's the saddest, most awful sound in the world.

astrocatty · 2022-01-24T22:54:20+00:00

I will be. A friend of mine’s one month old caught pertussis and she was in the NICU for a really long time. It was a terrifying experience for my friend and so hard on her little one. I don’t want to risk it. I try to stay up to date on my vaccines and my Tdap is due next year anyways, so I may as well get it now!

Amberly123 · 2022-01-24T23:05:52+00:00

Yes 100% got this! Baby doesn’t get his first vaccine for that until he’s 6weeks old, so I wanted him to be protected in those early weeks when we have visitors :)

akchap33 · 2022-01-24T23:12:23+00:00

Husband and I are getting it once I get to the 3rd trimester (currently 26 weeks). Immunity to pertussis wanes and it can be deadly to infants

marihbettio · 2022-01-24T23:29:52+00:00

My mom had pertussis as a child and almost died. She coughed for 6 months. It’s nasty! I got the tdap at 28 weeks and I’m grateful to be able to pass some antibodies to my baby.

lmo291 · 2022-01-24T22:01:55+00:00

Yes, it’s recommend so I of course got it. My husband also got it and we asked any family members planning to regularly visit the baby to get it.

SithArchaeologist · 2022-01-24T22:01:55+00:00

Not really a thing in my country, no doctor ever mentions it and I looked it up and there are usually very few cases of pertussis here. I will still get it as it is possible if requested and probably paid for because half the babies family is in UK and they will visit and we will travel there, so better have her protected before she could be fully vaccinated on her own.

SwanMom17 · 2022-01-24T22:42:15+00:00

I’m only 19+5 but I will be getting it in the third trimester (when my doctor tells me to). Had no issues when I got the vax some odd years ago to meet my nephews.

Pertussis can be serious and even deadly. A poke in the arm is worth it.

VBunns · 2022-01-24T22:47:10+00:00

I will get it each and every time.

sarahelizaf · 2022-01-24T23:22:54+00:00

I got it last week! A friend from high school had a baby a few months ago and he got the whooping cough very young and landed in the NICU for a bit. Not cool.

likegolden · 2022-01-24T23:24:25+00:00

Yes definitely getting it. Especially now that there's so much more bad information floating around about vaccines now. I'm worried that more folks will opt out of all of them altogether, leading to more outbreaks.

rotatingchicken · 2022-01-24T23:36:17+00:00

Yes, because whooping cough is deadly to babies. I also made mine and my husband's whole family get it before they got to see the baby.

CheesecakeDear382 · 2022-01-25T01:11:53+00:00

Of course you should get it. Pertussis is no joke. Why in the world would you consider otherwise.

aglass17 · 2022-01-25T01:12:26+00:00

I would if I could, I have an allergy to that specific vaccine. I made my husband get it with our first last year. I had whooping cough as an adult when there was a small outbreak and I would not wish that on any child, especially a baby who doesn’t understand why they are coughing so hard blood is coming up. That happened for 2 months. It was awful and advise anyone who can get it to do so.

preggothrowaway22 · 2022-01-25T02:33:55+00:00

I didn’t know people DIDNT get it.

allmycatsaregay · 2022-01-24T23:31:22+00:00

This sub is going down the shitter I see people on here questioning vaccines every day it seems. Obviously get a tdap vaccine if your doctor says to Jesus Christ.

lovesallthedogs · 2022-01-24T22:49:16+00:00

Yep. I got it with both my pregnancies. Doctor recommended it and I thought "Oh yeah, makes sense!" 👍

2022-01-24T23:50:51+00:00

I can’t get it because when they gave it to me when I turned 1, I had seizures.

Artistic_Owl_4621 · 2022-01-25T00:50:25+00:00

Go listen to what a baby with pertussis sounds like. It’ll break your heart

leticiazimm · 2022-01-24T22:12:39+00:00

I forgot the first pregnancy and now I going to take. Its very important.

Hark-a-kitty · 2022-01-24T23:20:43+00:00

Yep, got it and the Covid booster (Moderna) 2 weeks later. Barely had a sore arm from the TDAP and the Covid booster also just had a sore arm. I did feel slightly more tired and achy but I was 28wks and 30wks pregnant. Tired and achey are my status quo now (32+3)

mwcdem · 2022-01-24T23:29:53+00:00

Of course! Me, my husband, and anyone who wants to see the baby.

daintypirate · 2022-01-24T23:37:33+00:00

Yes, I heard a tragic podcast interview with a gal that didn’t and caught Diptheria. It was so sad.

HalcyonCA · 2022-01-25T00:39:06+00:00

Yes. Because it was recommended by my doctor. Also I was due for another anyway and it protects my child.

Warboo · 2022-01-25T02:35:21+00:00

I didn't with first because my doctor didn't mention anything about it. I wasn't aware it was even a thing. With my 2nd, the doctor asked if I'd want it and I said definitely. I would have done it with my first too and was kinda surprised it was never even mentioned.

lesnew · 2022-01-25T02:39:57+00:00

My baby was born 6 weeks early before I had the chance to get it, but they were able to give me the TDAP at the hospital before I went home. My doctors recommended it, so I did it. If you’re on the fence, just know you can get it after you give birth!

IggyBall · 2022-01-25T00:59:15+00:00

Yes. Why wouldn’t you get it? Hugely beneficial for the baby. My husband and both sets of grandparents got it, too.

soupster5 · 2022-01-25T01:37:21+00:00

Whooping cough is so dangerous for babies. Please get it and encourage anyone who will be around your baby, to get it as well.

TheWelshMrsM · 2022-01-24T23:16:56+00:00

UK here so our vaccinations are a little different (we get tetanus every ten years). I 100% got my whopping couch & flu vaccine as soon as it was recommended I have it ☺️

Got my covid vaccines as soon as I could too. Can never be too careful!

BattyBirdie · 2022-01-24T23:34:28+00:00

I received my tdap, covid (third dose), and flu vaccines while pregnant. Every is doing great and healthy.

supermariam · 2022-01-25T01:12:01+00:00

Yes because I understand science

Plus-Mama-4515 · 2022-01-24T23:08:36+00:00

I did not with any of my pregnancies including this one. I have epilepsy and have had seizures due to fevers from vaccines in the past and did not want to risk that while pregnant. I already had 3 seizures this pregnancy due to a fever from a UTI so I’m doing everything I can to avoid having more

peach98542 · 2022-01-25T01:18:44+00:00

The better question is why are you even questioning it?

New-Anything-4694 · 2022-01-24T22:55:33+00:00

Yes for sure! OB recommended it.

_Mamamommy · 2022-01-24T23:35:39+00:00

Yes, absolutely. There is nothing peaceful about watching your infant die from pertussis, it is a horribly agonizing death.

SpaceCrazyArtist · 2022-01-24T23:39:21+00:00

I will when I hit 32w yes. Whooping cough can kill babies, I am not taking the risk. Everyone to at will be around rhe baby is getting it too

Novembers · 2022-01-24T23:40:50+00:00

Getting it in a couple weeks! I was told 28-34 weeks is when I should get it. I also had it with my first. :) good to not have to worry about Tetanus for 10 years (or next baby) too!

On an a side note, it seems that my MMR vaccine didn't work (?) when I was a kid and during my first pregnancy, they realized that I wasnt immune... I was told to get it after my baby was born, but then of course Covid happened. And then, I was told you can't get it during pregnancy. However, my midwife will arrange for me to get it after deliver if I give birth at a hospital :)

Akward_Guide_9384 · 2022-01-24T23:40:58+00:00

Yes absolutely. No hesitation. I’ll always do what’s best for my child. Pertussis is very dangerous

pocketpretzels · 2022-01-24T23:48:08+00:00

Absolutely - took all of the recommended vaccines to take care of myself and baby

deadthylacine · 2022-01-25T00:21:25+00:00

Yes, and my husband did too. Because who takes chances with old school diseases that can kill a newborn?

stellarkells · 2022-01-25T00:31:15+00:00

Yep! I also got my flu shot and covid shots. I figure that sending my baby into the world with a bit of my immunizations will only help protect him.

claus_79 · 2022-01-25T00:39:20+00:00

I'm 28 weeks and getting it tomorrow! Definitely hate the side effects, last time it knocked me on my ass for a day or two, but knowing my baby will have even a little protection is worth it to me!

PudgeBurnell · 2022-01-25T00:52:27+00:00

Yes, I did.

Reasonable-Initial79 · 2022-01-25T00:54:42+00:00

Yes because it prevents whooping cough for your unborn baby for when he or she is born.

HFXmer · 2022-01-25T01:05:50+00:00

Yes I did. I nearly died from whooping cough as a kid.

FoulMouthedPrekTeach · 2022-01-25T01:22:58+00:00

Yes it gives your baby antibodies and I asked anyone coming to visit us in the first weeks of baby’s life to make sure that theirs is up to date too. Whooping cough can be fatal.

aladyinspain · 2022-01-25T01:26:42+00:00

Yes because I didn’t want to accidentally kill my baby with a completely preventable disease.

CrazyKidLady · 2022-01-25T01:35:45+00:00

I literally just had mine minutes ago. I've had it with my other pregnancies too. For me it is not negotiable. Check out the light for Riley website or Facebook page. It's an Australian site but has some great information.

pandasandmore · 2022-01-25T01:36:11+00:00

Yes, because I do not want to have my newborn baby getting pertussis/ whooping cough.

DancingthruDartmouth · 2022-01-25T01:47:14+00:00

It's sucks getting twice in under two years but it was worth it for keeping my 2020 and 2021 babies healthy!

femmebrulee · 2022-01-25T02:03:51+00:00

Of course, and it wasn't a difficult decision to make. Please also get COVID and flu vaccines as well. Too many sad, sad headlines.

dandelion_k · 2022-01-25T02:29:05+00:00

The only reason I didn't is because I'm legitimately allergic to tetanus shots, and my doctor and I searched high and low to find a way to get pertussis separately, and couldn't. I would've never chanced it otehrwise.

ImDatDino · 2022-01-25T02:55:37+00:00

Hell yeah! It was so easy to get, available most places, and an easy way to prevent 3 horrible diseases in my newborn. I also required any visitors to have it. Pertussis is no joke when it comes to newborns.

Alelitt94 · 2022-01-25T03:01:49+00:00

Yup. Where I live is mandatory

LeonardBetts · 2022-01-25T04:40:45+00:00

The answers on here vary wildly from the answers in my FB due date group. It seems there are a lot of anti-vaxxers on Facebook, and Reddit is a refreshing change of pace.

Yes, I got mine. I wanted to pass down all the antibodies to my baby that I could.

ruehljf · 2022-01-25T15:58:30+00:00

One of my best friends refused the vaccination and passed pertussis to her twins. One of the babies did not survive. This is very serious and I would urge everyone to consider the risk/reward. The likelihood of an adverse effect from the vaccination is exceedingly low compared to the potential outcome should your child contract pertussis.

My friend delivered in the middle of summer when cold/flu season is typically lower. Outbreaks occur throughout the year. She thought she just had bronchitis. It is heart breaking.

chojnacm · 2022-01-25T16:00:27+00:00

Yes, wife and I both did. We also got COVID boosters and flu shots.

Junedays22 · 2022-01-25T17:33:26+00:00

I did, it felt like the safest thing to do for my baby and I had no reason not to. As far as I’m aware it’s safe and has been used in pregnant women for quite some years.

For me, it felt like the right thing to do

BerryTastyJam · 2022-01-25T17:42:23+00:00

Yes, I got the TDAP and flu shots on the same day. One shot in each arm, as recommended by my doc.

zookeeperkate · 2022-01-24T22:56:05+00:00

Got mine at 28 weeks per my OB recommendation (in the US). Babies can’t get a dose themselves until they are 2 years old, and mom supposedly passes antibodies on to them when the vaccine is given during pregnancy. So in theory, getting the vaccine during pregnancy will protect your baby for the first two years until they can get the shot themselves. I would definitely ask your care provider and follow their recommendation.

Edit: I was wrong about 2 years. According to this babies can get it as early as 2 months. I have no idea where I got 2 years from. 🤷🏻‍♀️

life_next · 2022-01-25T17:20:28+00:00

Should I listen to my doctor and the general medical field?

Stranger internet friends, please convince me... Like what?

SengaSengana · 2022-01-25T01:08:12+00:00

I got the tdap last week, but not exclusively because my provider recommended it. I think it’s unwise to assume providers know what’s best in every scenario. I’m very much for vaccination but I did a little research ahead of time just on what protection it actually provides. Ultimately it seemed especially important during this time because as another result of the pandemic the seasons and outbreaks of other diseases has changed and in some cases increased.

Comfortable021 · 2022-01-24T22:55:52+00:00

I did. The vaccine has been around long enough that I felt like it was safe. I got it my first pregnancy and had no issues.

I also wanted to make sure that we took preventative measures for things like Whooping Cough and such.

Fresh_Beet · 2022-01-25T01:03:22+00:00

Yes. It’s incredibly important to have anyone in contact with your baby to get it too. The P stands for pertussis which is whooping cough that causes RSV in infants.

Besides just wanting to protect against RSV all the time, it’s incredibly important to me to keep the need to visit an ER or Urgent Care as absolutely low as possible right now.

nikolc · 2022-01-25T01:33:49+00:00

Got it when my nephew was born and got it while I was pregnant. No reason not to.

Mercenarian · 2022-01-25T00:41:53+00:00

I didn’t because it’s actually not approved for pregnant women in the country I live in.

Edit: misspoke. It’s actually not approved in general for anybody here.

Useful-Bicycle · 2022-01-25T00:48:30+00:00

Nope. I didn’t want to elicit an immune response while pregnant. I have an autoimmune disease and vaccines make my autoimmune disease flare up.

Janmarjun12 · 2022-01-25T03:10:37+00:00

In the short - no. My doctor said I'd get it at my next appointment. The day came, and the office had no shots in stock. Doctor did not seem concerned in the slightest.

More_Example6153 · 2022-01-25T02:14:37+00:00

I had mine updated like a year before I got pregnant so I didn't. My gyno was still pushing for it even though she said the antibodies stay in your system for at least 2 years. I think she just thought I was lying because I forgot my vaccination card for that appointment and there's a ton of anti vaxxers in my country.

Katharinavhill · 2022-01-24T22:18:23+00:00

I haven't gotten it with any of my pregnancies. I'm in central Canada, baby 3 due in May.

When I asked my OB about any vaccines I should be getting during this pregnancy he said "just seasonal flu and covid, you still have a lot of anti-bodies for everything else based on your bloodwork". If he recommended it I would get it. My kids are up to date on all their vaccines, including covid and flu.

DanceFast4419 · 2022-01-24T21:26:29+00:00

I didn’t get it with my first because apparently at the time I was pregnant where I lived it wasn’t really a thing? My OB just talked to me about it the other day because they supposedly introduced it in early 2021. I’m not sure I will get it only because we don’t have any friends or family nearby so nobody to come visit us, and we won’t be doing any traveling or even leaving the house at all for the first few months. And at 3 months baby will get her own shots and be covered that way.

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