Swine Flu and Pregnancy

Well geez! I am officially the worst blogger ever.

I cannot believe that I only have 7 or 8 weeks left of this pregnancy. That concept blows my mind! I am finally letting go of my fears of complications and just enjoying being pregnant despite still feeling constantly nauseated and constant headaches. All the sonograms and non-stress tests are going well…this baby is really going to happen!

My mind has been all-consumed with the H1N1/swine flu issue. There are too many people I know who have had it and recovered. There are many women I know who are pregnant and concerned, too. There are many reports on how the vaccine is safe, many who have taken it and are fine, some who received it and had some side effects. There are skeptics that confuse me, and my two Doctors who make me feel safe. Still, I am confused.

These are my thoughts so far, and I would love to get some opinions, feedback and even any supporting articles/links either pro or against the vaccine.

• If I practice impeccable hygiene and keep my distance from sick friends/family or germ-prone places, I should be fine. However, if I happen to catch the swine flu, it could be fatal.
• I have read reports that the H1N1 vaccine is made the same way as the seasonal flu vaccine (which I have had many times without problems). I have also heard of side effects, but there are no medications without side effects because everyone is different and responds differently to medications and/or vaccines.
• I have NOT read anything proving that pregnant women or unborn babies have died as a direct result of the vaccine. Am I wrong, and where is the credible proof?
• I can never be too careful in keeping myself healthy, and with only 8 weeks to go I want to do what I need to do to keep myself alive and bring this baby into the world alive, healthy and whole.

Please share your opinions!

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