ACNM recommends that all midwives speak to pregnant people about accessing these vaccines during pregnancy. The following resources will assist you in having these conversations with pregnant people.
NEW recommendation: RSV vaccine in pregnancy. See the joint statement from the Maternal Immunization Task Force:
Obstetric Care Professionals Recommend RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals
ACNM supports the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’s recommendation to offer the RSV vaccine to all pregnant people during 32 through 36 weeks of gestation using seasonal administration. Evidence has demonstrated that administering the RSV vaccine to the gestational parent or carrier is an effective way to protect newborns from RSV after birth. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization of infants in the US and as midwives, we strive to encourage wellness and good health. The RSV is one of four immunizations that ACNM recommends during pregnancy.
Infographics & Websites
Tdap, COVID, and Flu Campaign
ACNM is excited to share a new maternal immunization campaign developed in 2022, encouraging pregnant people to get three essential vaccines: Tdap, COVID and flu using neuroscience to optimize marketing effectiveness.In a world where misinformation is commonplace and where deliberate disinformation campaigns are on the rise, it can be very difficult for people to discern a true threat from important information for their health and well-being. This new campaign uses effective messaging for help empower people to make informed decisions regarding their health.
Download the infographic and 4 x 4 cards here:
Infographic - English
ACNM Immunization Infographic 2022 - PDF - English
ACNM Immunization Infographic 2022 - JPG - English
Infographic - Spanish
ACNM Immunization Infographic 2022 - PDF - Spanish
ACNM Immunization Infographic 2022 - JPG - Spanish
4x4 Cards - English
ACNM Immunization 4x4 Cards 2022 - PDF - English
4x4 Cards - Spanish
ACNM Immunization 4x4 Cards 2022 - PDF - Spanish
Be a Supermom Series
Vaccines for women: in English | in Spanish
Vaccines in pregnancy: in English | In Spanish
FAQs about the whooping cough vaccine: in English | In Spanish
FAQs about the HPV vaccine: in English | in Spanish
Resources from our Partners
Maternal Immunization Taskforce: Obstetric Care Professionals Urge: The Time for Influenza Vaccination is Now
(11-22-2022)
ACOG infographics for immunization in pregnancy
CDC posters and infographics for immunization in pregnancy
National Healthy Start Association:
COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy and breastfeeding | In Spanish
COVID-19 vaccine for fathers | In Spanish
Vaccinate your family:
- Vaccines During Pregnancy FAQ – Available in English and Spanish.
- Vaccine Safety FAQ - Available in English and Spanish.
Videos
Resources from our partners:
ACOG:- Get Your Recommended Vaccines During Pregnancy
- Get Your Recommended COVID-19 Vaccine during Pregnancy | Véalo en español
- Get your Recommended Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy
- Get your Recommended Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy
• How I recommend vaccination video series
Vaccinate your family:
- How do we know vaccines are safe for pregnant people and babies? | Dr. Riley Responds
- Why do I need certain vaccines during pregnancy? | A Nurse Midwife Responds
• Maternal vaccination video series
Podcasts
Resources from our partners:
New ACOG Podcast: Labor of LoveCheck out ACOG’s new podcast, Labor of Love: Stories of Vaccines, Variants, and Parenting during COVID. All episodes are now available on your favorite podcast streaming outlet! Listen and subscribe today!
· Episode 1: "COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Safety"
· Episode 2: "Maternal Health Disparities and COVID-19"
· Episode 3: “Understanding COVID-19 and Fertility”
· Episode 4: “Dismantling Myths about COVID-19 Maternal Health”
· Episode 5: “The Mental Health Toll of COVID-19 and Looking to the Future”
Talking Points & Tool Kits
Vaccinate confidently: A guide for motivational interviewing
Resources from our partners:
ACOG:Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time. Introducing the ACOG Immunization Team's newest training initiative! Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time is a series of six training videos consisting of tools and resources to assist clinicians in promoting vaccine confidence among pregnant people.
· Module 1: "Introduction to ACOG’s COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Training"
· Module 2: "COVID-19 Landscape: Data and Recommendations"
· Module 3: "Confident Conversations: Exploring Evidence-Based Strategies"
· Module 4: "Confident Conversations: Leading Effective Vaccine Conversations"
· Module 5: "Confident Conversations: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation"
· Module 6: "Confident Conversations: Leading by Example"
National Healthy Start Association:
A Guide to Community Conversations About COVID-19: Vaccines, Myths & Implications for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Position Statements
Joint Statement: COVID-19 Vaccination if You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Continued Education
Curriculum on Immunization for midwifery students and other health care professionals: ACNM created an evidence based curriculum that is free, measured with a pre- and post-test, and a passing score of 80. The curriculum can be found by clicking here.
This resource was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number 5 NU38OT000287-05-00, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the US Department of Health and Human Services.
