Jessica is a board-certified neonatologist and pediatrician with an interest in the developmental follow-up of preterm infants, breastfeeding medicine, perinatal mental health disorders and "fourth trimester" care. She is the Founder of babygabbie, an infant feeding and nutrition consult service, and Primrose Newborn Care, a newborn medicine home visiting and lactation consultation service in Cleveland, Ohio.
We do not know if having COVID-19 prior to pregnancy will provide IgG immunity to fetuses who are conceived after a mother has already recovered from the virus.
Based on how the COVID vaccine works, there should be very little risk to a developing baby. The mRNA in the vaccine acts locally, in the muscle cells surrounding the injection site. It cannot enter into cells' nucleus, thus it has no effect on DNA. Plus, limited data from animal studies haven't revealed any harms during pregnancy.
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Kylie Jenner shared that she dealt with postpartum depression after both of her pregnancies, though she says the first pregnancy was more difficult than the second. Postpartum depression is a common condition, affecting about 1 in 9 new moms, however, a strong stigma often prevents people from asking for help.
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