A groundbreaking study published in the journal Vaccine reveals that getting a COVID vaccine or booster while pregnant can have significant benefits for both the mother and the baby.
The study, conducted by researchers from the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium (IDCRC), utilized data from the Multisite Observational Maternal and Infant Study for COVID-19 (MOMI-VAX), which commenced in June 2021.
The MOMI-VAX study received funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), an organization under the National Institutes of Health.
In their journal article, the study authors emphasized the importance of COVID-19 vaccination, particularly booster doses, during pregnancy to ensure protection for the mother and the newborn.
The study monitored COVID antibody levels in pregnant women who received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. It also examined the antibody levels in their newborns’ cord blood after delivery.
Getting a COVID vaccine or booster while pregnant can benefit both the mother and the baby, according to a new study published in the journal Vaccine.
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Blood samples from 240 pregnant participants and their newborns were analyzed. Out of this group, 167 pregnant women had received the two-dose vaccine series, while 73 had received a booster dose.
The journal entry discussing the study findings revealed that the vaccinated women demonstrated the presence of antibodies against various COVID variants, including Delta and Omicron.
According to Dr. Marc Siegel, a Fox News medical contributor, pregnant women face a greater risk of experiencing complications from COVID.
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Dr. Marc Siegel, a Fox News medical contributor and clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, expressed his support for prenatal vaccination, citing multiple studies proving its safety during pregnancy and its ability to reduce the severity of illness if COVID is contracted while pregnant.
The CDC recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get vaccinated against COVID and receive boosters at the appropriate time.
Dr. Siegel further highlighted the impact of this research on both pregnant women and newborns, emphasizing that the antibodies produced due to vaccination provide protection to the baby as well.
He added that it has yet to be determined when during pregnancy is the most optimal time to administer the vaccine, but reassured that vaccination at any time is considered safe.
The CDC advises that COVID vaccination and boosters be provided to individuals aged 6 months and above, including those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to conceive, or may become pregnant in the future.
Looking forward, the researchers believe further studies are necessary to identify the best timing for vaccination during pregnancy to maximize protection. They also plan to investigate the levels of antibodies present in breast milk and infants during the year after birth.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the study authors for additional comments.
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