Pregnant woman in Glasgow urged to get their Covid vaccine this weekend
Clinics are running on Saturday and Sunday
Pregnant women in Glasgow and the west are being urged to make use of special vacination clinics this weekend to ensure they've had both doses of the Covid jag.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) says there has been increase in expectant mothers ending up in intensive care in recent months with the "vast majority" of them being unvaccinated.
The board said it is "so concerned" about the situation it has set up three vaccination clinics this weekend for pregnant women.
Where to get your vaccine this weekend
A clinic will be held on Saturday at the maternity department at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, with two more on Sunday at the antenatal Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital in Glasgow.
All run from 9am-4pm and those attending will also be able to have the flu vaccine if needed.
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Increased risk for mum and baby
Chief Midwife Evelyn Frame said: "The stark reality is being unvaccinated while pregnant puts both you and your baby at increased risk.
"Some women who have become seriously unwell have had to have their baby delivered early, which is far from ideal.
"Being pregnant puts women at increased risk of Covid-19 complications. But this risk can be dramatically reduced by receiving both doses of the vaccine.
"All pregnant women are invited to attend a drop-in clinic on these days to receive either their first or second dose.
"Women can attend any clinic which suits them - even if it's not the hospital they are booked into.
"There's also no pressure. Even if they just want to come along and speak to one of the vaccinators we will be delighted to see them. They will be able to get the updated information regarding the Covid-19 vaccine in pregnancy and chat through any concerns they may have."
Guidance for pregnant women changed in mid-April to advise vaccines should be offered at the same time as the rest of the population.