In a recent move, the Union Government of India has announced that the vaccination process will soon start for Pregnant Women. So, yes, all pregnant women are now eligible to take the vaccination for Covid Vaccination Centres. However, there are many doubts and myths regarding the vaccination for pregnant women. In the similar connection, the central government has given a few guidelines regarding vaccination for pregnant women. The guidelines include risks associated with vaccination, benefits of the vaccination, and side effects of the vaccination.
COVID 19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women
This article explains the online registration process for Covid 19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women, Recommendations made by the Government, Side Effects, and the Guide for the online vaccination registration process.
Recommendation by Central Govt on Covid 19 Vaccination
Let us see the following recommendations made by the Central Government on the Covid 19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women.
- According to the recommendations made by the health ministry, pregnant women are more prone to the risk of severe illness after vaccination.
- Pregnant women with Covid-19 are at higher risk for preterm birth and may have a higher risk of other adverse pregnancy outcomes, including neonatal morbidity.
- Most pregnant women will be asymptomatic or have mild disease. However, their health “may deteriorate rapidly, and that might affect the foetal outcome.”
Side Effects of Covid 19 Vaccination to Pregnant Women
Let us see the expected side effects of the Covid 19 Vaccination to Pregnant Women by the Health Ministry.
- Shortness of Breath
- Chest Pain
- Pain on Pressing the Limbs or Swelling in the Limbs
- Abdominal Pain with or without Vomiting
- Seizures in the absence of the previous history of seizures, with or without vomiting
- Small pinpoint Haemorrhages
- Bruising of the Skin beyond the Vaccination Site
- Weakness/paralysis of limbs or any particular side of the body
- Persistent Vomiting
- Blurred Vision
- Pain in the Eyes
Step By Step Guide on How to Register for Covid 19 Vaccination
Let us see the step-by-step guide to register for the Covid 19 Vaccination online for the carrying women, as shown below.
- Visit the Official Portal of Cowin.
- Click on the “Register/Signin Yourself” Button.
- Enter the Valid Mobile Number and Click on the “Get OTP” button.
- It then generates an OTP to the Registered Mobile Number via SMS.
- Enter the OTP in the respective field and click on the Verify Button.
- After validating the OTP, the “Registration for Vaccination” page appears.
- Enter the Photo ID Proof, Pension Passbook Number, Name as in Pension Book, Gender, and Year of Birth.
- Click on the Register button at the bottom right of the page.
- The applicant will receive a confirmation message after a successful registration.
- The applicants can now see the account details, as shown below.
- The citizen can now book for vaccination appointment in the next step.
- Click on the Schedule button to book the appointment, and the citizens can search for the vaccination centre using the District or Pin Code.
Note: The online procedures like registration, generation of certificates after vaccination, etc., will remain the same for any beneficiaries above 18 years of age under the Covid vaccination programme. Thus, pregnant women should also follow the same procedure to book their appointment for vaccination.
The interested and eligible pregnant women can visit the Cowin Official Portal and register for the vaccination online.
COVID 19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women FAQs
Does the Covid 19 vaccination union ministry announced is safe for pregnant women?
Yes, according to guidelines announced by the Union Health Ministry, the vaccination process is safe for Pregnant Women.
Is the Covid 19 Vaccination Registration Process for pregnant women on the Cowin Portal is same as the 18+ Cowin Registration Process?
Pregnant women should follow the same process as the 18+ vaccination registration process on the Cowin Portal.
Are there any chances of severe side effects to the carrying women who take the vaccination?
There are some side effects like Shortness of Breathe, Chest Pain, Swelling of legs, Blurred Vision, Persistent Vomiting, etc.
What if a pregnant woman is affected with the Covid 19 during her pregnancy?
The pregnant woman affected with the Covid 19 during her pregnancy should take the vaccination after the delivery.