Pregnant women in Bath and North East Somerset, will have the chance to put their questions about the Covid-19 vaccine to a panel of the region’s top maternity experts at an upcoming online event.

Taking place at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 8th December, the virtual Opening Doors discussion forum is an opportunity for mums-to-be, as well as their partners, other family members and friends, to seek reassurance about having the coronavirus vaccine while pregnant.

The panel, which includes Dr Katharine Backhouse, Consultant Obstetrician at Salisbury District Hospital, Dr Katherine Oldridge, GP Maternity Lead, Sandy Richards, Local Maternity and Neonatal System Midwife, and Dr Colin Payton, Consultant Occupational Physician, will provide expert help and guidance on the Covid-19 vaccine, as well as answer questions from those in attendance.

Although the coronavirus vaccine has been proved to be both safe and effective for pregnant women and those trying to conceive, many people still have some reservations.

The Opening Doors event, which will be held via video conferencing platform Zoom, will be a safe and friendly environment in which people can talk openly about their concerns and receive unbiased and non-judgmental advice and support.

Places for the Opening Doors online event can be booked by sending an email to: [email protected]. Further details on vaccinations at: www.bswccg.nhs.uk.