BabyShield Parent Vaccine Program

Pregnant? Postpartum? We have vaccines for you and your family too!

Welcome to BabyShield: Our program to protect newborns by vaccinating pregnant and postpartum mothers and family members!

Did you know that several vaccines are recommended for pregnant women with every pregnancy? These vaccines are also recommended for fathers and other caregivers who will be in close contact with the baby. These vaccines, especially when given to pregnant mothers, will help protect the newborn baby against whooping cough (pertussis) and the flu. The antibodies from the mother will pass to the baby and provide protection for about the first four months of life.

While these vaccines are recommended for pregnant women, we have found that many obstetricians and midwives in our area are not telling mothers about them, and even when they do, they do not provide the vaccines themselves. Many of our new mothers have told us they had a hard time getting the vaccines.

Even if you have already had your baby, it’s not too late! These vaccines are still recommended for mothers and caregivers to help protect the baby. Most babies who get whooping cough or flu get it from a family member.

In order to protect our youngest patients, we now provide these vaccines to pregnant women, fathers, and other family members who will be living with your baby. The BabyShield Program is part of our set of prenatal services and our Best Start Babies comprehensive newborn care program. Simply call our office to get started! You do not have to be a patient in our practice to get started.

Provide a shield of protection around your baby today!