Is it safe to get the covid-19 vaccine if I’m trying to fall pregnant?

Is it safe to get the covid-19 vaccine if I’m trying to fall pregnant?

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) highly recommends that women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant receive the covid-19 vaccine.

Due to the large volume of misinformation circulating on social media, people may fall victim to vaccine-hesitancy and become entangled in the web of wild rumours that have no scientific evidence. The issue is that vaccine hesitancy and misinformation will breed fear and when women find themselves in a situation that places doubt in their mind, especially if you are undergoing fertility treatment.

Reliable research on COVID 19 vaccine impacts on women’s fertility found there is no increased risk of side effects among pregnant women who have received their covid-19 vaccine and none of the covid-19 vaccine currently approved or under review from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) cause infertility or sterilisation.

The purpose of the vaccine, as with all other vaccines, is to help train your body to develop antibodies that will fight against the covid-19 virus. There is currently no evidence that the vaccine causes a negative impact on fertility, pregnancy, or the development of the placenta.

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FAQs about improving natural fertility

Will stress affect my ability to get pregnant?

Yes, chronic stress can impact fertility by disrupting hormonal balance and ovulation patterns. Managing stress through relaxation techniques, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and mindfulness practices may help optimise your chances of conception. Consider speaking with a counsellor if stress feels overwhelming.

How does my partner's health affect our fertility?

Sperm health accounts for about 40% of conception challenges. Your partner can improve sperm health by maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding excessive heat exposure (hot tubs, saunas, tight clothing), limiting alcohol, quitting smoking, managing stress, and taking a multivitamin with antioxidants. Sperm takes about 3 months to develop, so lifestyle changes need time to show results.

When during my cycle am I most fertile?

Your fertile window typically spans 5-6 days, ending on ovulation day. For a regular 28-day cycle, this usually falls between days 10-15, with peak fertility 1-2 days before ovulation. Track your cycle using ovulation predictor kits, basal body temperature, or cervical mucus changes to identify your unique pattern. Having intercourse every 1-2 days during this window optimises your chances.