Laura just entered her third trimester of pregnancy and is considering getting her whooping cough vaccine so she can pass on protection to her baby. Follow along as she seeks advice about the vaccine from both her Ob-Gyn and close friend.
Health experts recommend pregnant women get a whooping cough vaccine, also called Tdap, during each pregnancy to give babies important protection in the first few months of life before they are old enough to get their own vaccines.
Why is early protection important?
Most babies who get whooping cough during those early months struggle to breath and get very sick. For some, it can be fatal. Ask your doctor or midwife about getting the vaccine to help keep your newborn safe from the moment she takes her first breath.
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