Ami Amin, 38, from north west London, is approaching 37 weeks pregnant with her second child. She had her first jab at 24 weeks pregnant and second at 29 weeks pregnant, but it was a battle to get the appointments. AdvertisementBut Amin, and other pregnant women, say midwives are still hesitant about recommending the vaccination to their patients. — Kit (@whatkitdidnext) August 3, 2021There is no evidence to suggest the vaccine poses a risk to pregnant women or their babies – but there is evidence that pregnant women face higher risks from Covid-19. Research from Oxford University found one in 10 pregnant women admitted to hospital with symptoms of Covid-19 require intensive care and 99% of hospitalised pregnant women have not been vaccinated.

Source: Huffington Post August 11, 2021 15:00 UTC