What should I do if I find out I'm pregnant after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?

Sep 13, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
If you discover you are pregnant after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, you should go to the hospital for an evaluation. Whether the pregnancy can continue should be determined by a doctor. If the fetus is healthy, continuing the pregnancy is possible, and it is recommended to maintain proper prenatal care, especially undergoing relevant examinations according to gestational age. Do not terminate the pregnancy blindly. If fetal abnormalities occur, termination of pregnancy may be necessary under a doctor's guidance.

Getting vaccinated against the novel coronavirus and then discovering pregnancy is referred to as "getting vaccinated before knowing one is pregnant." In such cases, individuals should go to the hospital for evaluation. If no fetal abnormalities are detected, the pregnancy may continue; otherwise, termination of pregnancy may be necessary.

Generally, women who are planning pregnancy, currently pregnant, or breastfeeding are not recommended to receive the novel coronavirus vaccine, as it may affect normal fetal development. However, if a woman discovers she is pregnant after vaccination, she should not panic. It's important to promptly visit a healthcare provider for relevant examinations. A medical professional will assess whether continuing the pregnancy is advisable. If no fetal abnormalities are found, the pregnancy can proceed—termination should not be performed blindly. Follow medical advice to promptly supplement adequate folic acid and complete all recommended prenatal tests. If test results indicate fetal abnormalities or developmental malformations, continuing the pregnancy is not recommended, and termination should be carried out under medical guidance using medication or surgical abortion methods.

It should be noted that women of reproductive age who have regular sexual activity are advised to undergo a medical examination prior to receiving the novel coronavirus vaccine to rule out the possibility of existing pregnancy and avoid the above situation.

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