Understanding COVID-19 and Fertility
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Paige Dempsey is a single mother who got pregnant by undergoing IVF. During her pregnancy, Paige contracted COVID-19. This week, Paige shares her motherhood journey with COVID-19 and how she decided to receive a COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant. We’ll also speak with Dr. Jen Villavicencio, Lead for Equity Transformation at ACOG. Dr. Villavicencio will share relevant information about fertility and complex family planning, while addressing misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine’s effect on fertility. She will also share other pertinent information for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive.
For more information visit ACOG.org/laboroflove
Please find other COVID-19 resources here from ACOG and the CDC:
ACOG | COVID-19
ACOG | Women's Health COVID-19
CDC | Pregnant and Recently Pregnant People
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