Yes: Many providers will wait until after the first trimester has passed out of a general sense of caution. However, the tdap vaccine can boost mom's protection and build temporary immunity that is passed to baby during their vulnerable period after birth. It has no bad effects on the fetus.
Answered 4/19/2015
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Yes It is recommende: Tdap Vaccine contains antigen for thre diseases T for Tatanus D for Diptheria P for Pertusis (Whooping Cough)I It is recmmended to be given to Pregnant Mothers idealy between 27 and 36 weeks of gestation to pass the passive immunity for Pertussis to the New Born Even if she has had this vaccine
Answered 3/24/2015
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Yes: Yes. TDap is safe in pregnancy and is recommended to be given to all pregnant women between 27 and 36 weeks. It most importantly protects from Pertussis, or the "whooping cough" and allows for transfer of antibodies from you to your baby through the placenta and then through breastfeeding. This is important as your baby cannot get fully vaccinated in the first few months of life.
Answered 2/11/2016
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