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COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

All women of childbearing age must read the GOV.uk guide before they go for vaccination.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines available in the UK have been shown to be effective and to have a good safety profile. These vaccines do not contain live coronavirus and cannot infect a pregnant woman or her unborn baby in the womb.

You can find out more about pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination on the NHS website (opens in a new tab).

COVID-19, pregnancy and women's health (opens in a new tab).

Non-urgent advice: GOV.uk guidance (Must read)

The following guidance must be read by all women of childbearing age before they go for vaccination.

Further guidance

COVID-19 vaccines, pregnancy and breastfeeding FAQs (opens in a new tab) - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists