Vaccination during pregnancy: Which vaccines are safe and which should you avoid?

Pregnancy brings with it a multitude of considerations, from prenatal appointments to supplements and lifestyle adjustments. Vaccination is another crucial aspect of prenatal care, yet many women grapple with concerns: Which vaccinations are truly necessary? Are they safe for both the mother and the developing baby? And what if a vaccine is administered unknowingly during pregnancy?

Dr Tripti Raheja, Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at CK Birla Hospital in Delhi, and Dr Kaishreen Khan, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospitals in Pune, shed light on the matter, emphasizing the importance of appropriate vaccines in protecting pregnant women from infections that may escalate during pregnancy while also offering protective antibodies to the baby. Here's what expectant mothers should know regarding vaccination guidelines.