I didn’t know that Tdap was recommended at 28 weeks. I’ve never gotten vaccinated before with my other pregnancies .…

It was offered to me at 30 weeks. My Dr said it passes on to the baby so he's protected.

It was recommended after I had my son. I didn't get in my pregnancy because my doctor never mentioned it.

It's apparently suppose to keep your baby safe from whooping cough after birth.

@preciouslove, @noahsmama, I haven’t received it before so this is my first time. None of my past doctors gave it to me.

This is a relatively new offering. Previously, it was recommended that everyone around the baby be vaccinated against it, but they realized that it didn’t offer as much protection as supposed. FYI - the vaccine doesn’t prevent the illness it just minimizes the effects of the illness. Also, think twice before getting the vaccine as the pamphlet included with the vaccine reads it is not recommended for pregnant women as it has not been tested on pregnant women. I declined the vaccine as I don’t want to be a guinea pig.

@juliam27 yeah, it's kind of a new thing. Honestly, you don't have to get it if you don't want to. Your baby will be fine without it.

Yep they just started recommending this a couple yrs ago. I got mine at my last appt. Pertussis is so dangerous to newborns!!

I was offered it and it was up to me

@cali-girl09, I wasn’t offered they just gave it to me

@melissa_luv228, they just gave it to me they didn’t ask if I wanted it or to wait or anything.

@lovinglife4, they just gave it to me with and told me I had to have it.

@noahsmama, They just gave it to me didn’t ask if I wanted it or not.

@juliam27, FYI - I will tell you what nobody told me with my first baby. Healthcare decisions are ALWAYS yours to make. Nobody can force you one way or the other. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and research the doctors recommendations. Healthcare is constantly changing as new information surfaces so be an advocate for yourself and your baby. :). I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy.