Everyone age 12 and older is eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. However, many women are reluctant to accept this potentially life-saving injection. Why? Marla Ahlgrimm says that this stems from fears that the vaccine may spur a miscarriage.
According to Marla Ahlgrimm, this is, very fortunately, not true. Data collected from December 2020 through June 2021, suggest that, although miscarriages happen in approximately 13,000 of 100,000 pregnancies, the rate was not higher in women who received the vaccine.
Marla Ahlgrimm explains that many pregnancies end in miscarriage. While this is certainly devastating, it is not uncommon, and it is not related to either the one or two dose vaccines. So what, then, causes miscarriages?
Miscarriages are often caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Around 70% of miscarriages happen in the first trimester as the fetus develops. Women with thyroid disorders and diabetes are also more likely to miscarry in the first trimester. Marla Ahlgrimm explains that certain physical complications, such as scar tissue and uterine fibroids, may also cause issues with early pregnancy. 
Marla Ahlgrimm also notes that hormonal imbalances are sometimes to blame, particularly for women who experience multiple miscarriages. Lifestyle factors also come into play, and women who use alcohol or drugs or that smoke during pregnancy reduce the health of themselves and their unborn.
While there is no way to prevent all instances of miscarriage, Marla Ahlgrimm says there are some risk factors to be aware of. These include exposure to listeria, maternal trauma, advanced age, Lyme disease, and high fevers during early pregnancy. To decrease your risk, pay close attention to what you eat, avoid dangerous situations, and do not use drugs or alcohol.
The COVID-19 virus causes a wide range of symptoms from the sniffles in some people to death in others. Most healthcare providers agree that the risks of taking the vaccine are far outweighed by the benefits.
