Rise in pregnant women hospitalized with COVID-19 | COVID-19 Special

In Africa, images of magnetised arms after getting the jab are circulating. False information like this might be one reason why expecting mothers don't get innoculated. In Europe and America, many expectant mothers are also reluctant to get the jab.

Just 6-months ago, UK health authorities advised against taking the shots, due to lack of safety data. But that has changed, with positive results recorded from tens-of-thousands of women in places like the US and elsewhere. Now that more expectant mothers are getting seriously ill with coronavirus infections, UK authorities and moms who survived the virus are urging pregnant women to reconsider the shots.

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[dwnews]

As always, we'd love to include your questions in our upcoming shows! What would you like to know about the coronavirus pandemic? #askDerrick

[MrVireon]

Future generations will always remember the years of the covid pandemic as the biggest humanitarian facepalm...

[silvialogan]

Maybe pregnant women just do not want to get vaccinated because they are afraid that it might damage the baby inside.

[paxundpeace]

The better question would be: Is covid safe for pregnant women?

[Heldan]

Yeah what about the effects on baby's behaviours down the track? They have no clue

[maternityfacts]

Were you vaccinated while pregnant? How were your side effects? If you want to tell your story, stop by

[isaacellis]

Iv had one waiting for my second In November 24 weeks

[lostavatar]

Vaccine hesitation is natural, for obvious reasons.

[lauravergot]

I don't know, maybe because it's not just about the woman but also the children's development? We do still remember taledomide back then They also swore it was safe.

[athornton]

The Government and Pharmaceutical Companies say it safe for pregnant women, this is the same thing they said about Thalidomide. Research and think for yourself.

[Questchaun]

Yes.
End it there.
Yes, yes they are.

[Raymondreddington]

Question? Why get pregnant in a pandemic?

[rameshhansaravendra]

Why is it so hard to wait 9 fuc king months?

[GaasubaMeskhenet]

how long have we been with covid and we're only talking about this now?

[TKurtz]

Their after your children.I have already seen commercials on chipping kids

[leisurelyarting]

D W I know where you stand.... definitely not for the people.

[skokayi]

How is that false information?? I got vaccinated and my are was magnetized! What is wrong with telling the truth

[jomo]

The Mayan calender coming to fruition haha a little late

[Kauko]

Scare the people... this always works... Media in all the glory.

[cyantwo]

So, everything going according to plan right?