Vaccinations when pregnant

[Blessedmom2be5]

Hi, everyone I jus found out that I was expecting but instead of me being excited I am terrified... I just started working at a hospital and had to be vaccinated with the MMR vaccine....I read on the internet that this vaccine can cause birth defects.... plzzz help if anyone knows about this....I'm 5 weeks 3 days pregnant

[giraffe1020]

Well, you can ask when you go to the Dr and they will be monitoring your pregnancy. It already happened and it can't be undone so let your Dr know and they will tell you when you go in. The umbilical cord develops around 8 weeks so you may be just fine.

[Blessedmom2be5]

I appreciate the response to my question.... jus needed to know something because I can't get a appointment with my OB until the end of the month... so this helps a lot with my stress level....I feel so much better.... again Thanks ladies ;)

[Liddie]

It can theoretically cause birth problems because it's a live vaccine.   I'm no doctor but I did some research on the subject when getting my MMR shot in 2012.  Please read the Center for Disease Control's info.   A study done in the 70s and 80s didn't show an increase in Congenital Rubella Syndrome.  Also the rates for miscarriage didn't increase when compared to the general population.  It might make you feel better.  Ask your doctor for more up to date info.

[giraffe1020]

Internet can freak you out. Ask the Dr. 5 weeks may not affect the baby at all. Dr should know more