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Covid vaccines for pregnancy and babies: Sorting fact from chaos

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1023 implied HN points • 04 Jun 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Public Health Pregnancy COVID-19
  1. Pregnant women and children can still get the Covid-19 vaccine, which is both safe and effective. This helps protect the mother and child from the virus.
  2. Vaccination during pregnancy can pass important antibodies to the baby, offering short-term protection after birth. But as these antibodies fade, it's crucial for babies to get their own vaccinations starting at 6 months.
  3. There has been some confusion about vaccine eligibility lately due to changing recommendations, but speaking with a healthcare provider can help clarify options for parents.

Male Infants and Male Rat Pups Disproportionally Affected by mRNA COVID Vaccines Given to Pregnant Mothers

Igor’s Newsletter • 7409 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Children Pregnancy Gender differences
  1. Male infants and male rat pups show disproportionate effects from mRNA COVID vaccines given to pregnant mothers.
  2. Studies demonstrate a mysterious sex difference arising from COVID vaccine exposure during pregnancy.
  3. Boys born to vaccinated mothers have more negative outcomes compared to girls, especially when the vaccination occurs in the first trimester.

BREAKING: Lin et al. (Hanna) study shows transplacental transmission of the COVID vaccine mRNA: Evidence from Placental, Maternal and Cord Blood Analyses Post-Vaccination; Dr. Jim Thorp comments?

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 982 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Pregnancy Health Risks Women's Health
  1. The study shows evidence of transplacental transmission of COVID vaccine mRNA, impacting the baby in utero.
  2. The study suggests the COVID mRNA vaccine may cross the blood-milk barrier and reach the fetus following maternal vaccination.
  3. The vaccine mRNA was detected in placentas, maternal blood, and cord blood, raising concerns about the impact on pregnant women and infants.
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Because pregnant women were never included in the registrational Moderna & Pfizer mRNA vaccine studies, we never knew about how the mRNA, spike protein etc. crossed the placenta or entered the fetus

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 864 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Pregnancy Health Implications
  1. Pregnant women were not included in the registrational Moderna & Pfizer mRNA vaccine studies, leading to a lack of understanding on how the vaccine components like mRNA and spike protein could affect them and the fetus.
  2. The absence of data on how the mRNA vaccine would impact pregnant women raised concerns about long-term effects on reproductive systems, menstrual cycles, and potential harm to babies in utero
  3. There are questions surrounding why pregnant women were not protected from untested products and the potential risks associated with mRNA vaccines crossing the placenta and impacting babies.

AwakeNotWoke again is over the target as this is explained in response to my substack: "So the vaccine mRNA not only does not remain at the injection site but, contrary to the bullshit conclusions of

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 628 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19 Vaccine Pregnancy Research
  1. Vaccine mRNA doesn't stay at the injection site but can spread to placenta and umbilical cord blood, which may have biological benefits but also risks for the fetus.
  2. Research shows that COVID vaccine content can affect babies in the womb, highlighting the lack of information from vaccine makers in studies involving pregnant women.
  3. The study underlines the importance of providing critical information for pregnant women to make informed decisions regarding COVID vaccination.

Friday Q&A: on Risks After COVID; Booster Shots; New Vaccine Formulas; & COVID During Pregnancy

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID Vaccines Long Covid General Health Pregnancy
  1. Information on COVID risks and booster shots was addressed in a Friday Q&A session. It's important to consider context and accurate data when evaluating health risks associated with COVID infection.
  2. Having had previous COVID infection or vaccination can impact the likelihood of 'long COVID' symptoms in case of reinfection, with different considerations for teens and young adults.
  3. Viral infections like COVID can worsen existing health conditions, highlighting the importance of understanding individual health contexts and risks.

If results are too good to be true, you can't exclude harms

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 71 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Research Vaccination Pregnancy Study Side Effects
  1. Results that seem too good to be true may not be accurate and can hide potential harms or biases.
  2. Confounded studies, where data is influenced by other factors, can be misleading and unhelpful in drawing conclusions.
  3. It's important to consider the full data and potential biases in research studies, especially when interpreting studies involving vaccinations during pregnancy.

Higher-Weight Patients and Obstetrics

Weight and Healthcare • 119 implied HN points • 26 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Pregnancy Risk Factors Body Weight Research
  1. Pregnancy risks for individuals with higher weights are often labeled 'high risk' based on BMI without clear evidence of increased risk across all studies.
  2. Statistics around pregnancy complications for individuals with higher weights can be misunderstood and exaggerated, leading to unnecessary fear and anxiety.
  3. Research lacks definitive causative factors to explain increased risks for pregnant individuals with higher weights, often leading to biased care and stigmatization.

URGENT: Giving mRNA Covid vaccines to pregnant rats caused brain changes and autism-like behavior in their young, a new study shows

Unreported Truths • 48 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Pregnancy Autism Research Risk Assessment
  1. A study showed that giving mRNA Covid vaccines to pregnant rats caused brain changes and autism-like behaviors in their offspring.
  2. Pregnant women were excluded from the initial vaccine trials, but they have been strongly encouraged to get the shots due to Covid risks associated with pregnancy.
  3. Understanding the potential impact of vaccines on autism and brain changes in offspring would require extensive and costly research.

Take a Pregnant Pause

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jul 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Pregnancy COVID-19 Vaccination Decision-making
  1. Pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic can be challenging due to the risks involved. It is essential to weigh the benefits of getting vaccinated.
  2. Data on pregnant individuals who received the COVID vaccine shows reassuring safety outcomes for both the person and the pregnancy.
  3. The mRNA vaccine technology has been in production for a decade and is safe, providing a crucial tool for protecting pregnant and breastfeeding patients.

Collect Your Covid Cliff Notes

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination COVID-19 Immunity Pregnancy Breastfeeding
  1. Currently available vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) effectively prevent death, hospitalization, and severe disease from COVID-19, transforming it into a milder illness.
  2. The vaccines demonstrate high efficacy in the real world, significantly reducing rates of death, hospitalization, and overall cases.
  3. Vaccines work well against current variants, especially when wide vaccination coverage is achieved; masking and distancing are still important, even for vaccinated individuals.

how we are born

the rohn report • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Pregnancy Development Consciousness
  1. The process of how we are born starts with the joining of our mother's egg and father's sperm, and it is a journey of growth and development that happens in phases within the womb.
  2. As we grow in the womb, our cells multiply exponentially, forming different body parts like our central nervous system, arms, legs, and heart, showing a miraculous and intricate process of creation.
  3. After birth, we transition from a state of interconnectedness within the womb to an independent being, gradually developing a sense of identity, consciousness, and awareness of the world around us.

Maternal Intake of “Saturated Fat” Causes Liver Disease — You Know, the Unsaturated Kind of Saturated Fat

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research Pregnancy Diet Science
  1. Mothers consuming high saturated fat during pregnancy may lead to severe fatty liver disease in their future children.
  2. Some past rodent studies suggest that saturated fats like those in coconut oil may actually prevent liver disease.
  3. The study mentioned in the article used a diet high in unsaturated fats, mislabeled as saturated fats, which led to liver disease in offspring.