The National Black Leadership Commission on Health, in partnership with UW Medicine and One Vax Two Lives, is hosting a webinar to provide information on the impact of COVID-19 disease and vaccination on all aspects of women’s health, fertility, pregnancy outcomes, breastfeeding, baby’s health and even male fertility and sexual function. 

COVID-19 vaccination rates remain extremely low in pregnant people compared to the general public, although the CDC and medical societies serving pregnant patients strongly recommend the vaccine. Only 43% of pregnant people were fully vaccinated as of January 15th, 2022.

Pregnant people of color have even lower rates of COVID-19 vaccination with only 38% of Hispanic and 27% of Black pregnant individuals being vaccinated.

Through this webinar, we hope to answer your questions related to the impact of COVID-19 disease and vaccination on fertility, menstrual periods, pregnancy, breastfeeding and the health of the newborn. 

We will also address myths surrounding the COVID-19 disease and vaccination and how to find accurate sources of information.

The webinar will feature Dr. Magdalena Sobieszczyk MD, MPH, Professor of Infectious Diseases and Medicine at Columbia University.