V-Safe Free-Text Data
Breast-feeding Effects of the COVID Jab
780,000 records with free text data have been released so far following a court order. This data
was released in two batches, each of 390,000 records. Here is a listing of all the text entries
where “baby” is mentioned.

I'm breastfeeding and my baby vomited today
I am breastfeeding (2.5 month old baby).
I have a teething fussy baby so that's probably why I'm so tired!
I am nursing an infant. No side effects seen with baby either.
34 weeks pregnant and baby continues to be active today!
I'm breastfeeding and my baby has not wanted to nurse well since I received the vaccine. Not
sure if it's related or something else
Breastfeeding mom baby has rash
Lactating (breastfeeding 6 month old baby)
My exclusively breastfed baby (5 weeks old) had been uncharacteristically, inconsolably fussy inthe past 24 hours. Unsure if this is a developmental stage or a vaccine effect.
My baby is teething. Pretty sure that's why I'm tired
I have a 4 month old baby and I just worked three 12 hour shifts and one 8 hour shift so it's hardto say what's causing my symptoms.
I'm breastfeeding and I think you should add that as a question on this app. Baby is doing greatby the way. Seemed a little more sleepy yesterday but today is perfect. No changes noted to mymilk supply.
Still pregnant and baby doing fine.
Breastfeeding. Baby ok.
Breastfed baby has fever and has for two days
I am nursing and so far, no problems with breast milk supply or any reactions in baby :)I had a baby today.
I am breastfeeding and my baby has been really fussy the last two days
Breastfeeding. Baby fine.
Still pregnant. Baby doing wellMy nursing baby also had a fever today. Hers up to 101.8
My 2 month old baby I'm breastfeeding has inflamed lymph nodes.
I am breastfeeding and baby has a rash today. He is also getting over a cold though so may not
be related
I'm a nursing mom. My 3 month old baby had explosive poops. Don't know if that means
anything or is a complete coincidence.
My baby and husband tested positive for Covid
Currently breastfeeding, no issues for my baby
I forgot to mention on my other check-ins, I am breastfeeding. My baby is 16 weeks old.
Nursing 8 mo baby with fevers up to 103.3 and vomiting and diarrhea
Please note i have a baby and so am not sure whether these are related to vaccine. Also got
vaccine very early in morning
Im breastfeeding and all day my baby has been very very fussy and inconsolable, which isincredibly unusual for him
Delivered a term baby
I have a food baby since we just had Christmas dinner.
My exclusively breast fed baby was extra fussy today, I don't know if that was related to thevaccination or not
Nursing 8 mo baby still febrile this morning
Two month old baby I'm nursing is extra fussy with inflamed lymph nodes
I am breastfeeding, baby is 3mo old. FYI in case you're study antibodies passed in breast milk
I'm breastfeeding my baby and he's been extra fussy lately. Not sure if there is a correlation but itis worth noting.
My wife and baby daughter have covid now
I am breastfeeding and my baby has developed hives
I am currently breastfeeding and my baby has had a low grade fever starting 24hr after I got thevaccine.
My breastfed baby is still a little pale today but better than yesterday
Improving milk supply (hydration relate) though baby still with mucous poop/constipated since I
got shot
The six week old baby that I am breast-feeding has had a rash over the last week, but I highly
doubt that has anything to do with the vaccine
Today (Day 4â€“I'm breastfeeding and my baby got a rash on his left cheek and abdomenâ€”it
may not be related at all to the vaccine but I thought I would log it in the system).

I am breastfeeding mother & my baby has a fever of 103 today
Runny nose; tired breastfed baby
I am breastfeeding. Baby is 16 months old. He has not seemed to have any symptoms
Baby delivered 12/24
Breastfeeding (baby fine)
Also lack of sleep from baby contributing
Delivered baby today.
I'm currently breastfeeding and my baby had slept more than usual today
Also want to report that I'm breastfeeding. My baby got her first feeding post vaccine today. No
reactions/symptoms yet to report.
The head ache was last night after work, may have just been working, i work 3pm to 11pm. Then
get up at 5:30am to babysit my 1 and 3 year old grandbabies. I just feel slightly more stiff thanmost Mondays.
Breastfeeding baby with diarrhea and fussiness for 48 hours so far.
Still pregnant. Healthy baby
My breastfeed baby continues to have low grade fever
Breastfeeding, baby is 2 mos old and received his 2 mo vaccinations today
I am breastfeeding no effects on baby
Cold like symptoms, but baby was sick and likely not related to vaccine
I'm breastfeeding, doesn't seem to be any issues with baby either.
Could be related to having a 9 month old baby! But a little more tired and a headache today
compared to previous days.
Breastfeeding 6 month old baby
I was pregnant at the time of my 1st vaccination. Two days later, I noticed no fetal movement.
The baby was stillborn. Not sure if it's related but wanted to provide that information to thisprogram.
Lactating mother- no issues with baby.
Continuing to breastfeed. Baby not experiencing symptoms
Fetal ultrasound today at 18w1d and baby is great!
I am a breastfeeding mom to a 6 month old and we are admitted to the hospital for high bloodpressure (for baby) of unknown origins for certain.
Breastfeeding mom- baby is feeling good
Birth of healthy term baby

Delivered a baby today
Recently pregnant, any information on impact on baby?
Breastfed baby has had diarrhea for 2 days now
Breastfeeding mom and baby is good as well
Changes in breast milk in first 12 hours, baby refused breast
Breastfeeding. Baby fussy. No fever
I breastfeed. My baby has had 3 episodes of vomiting since vaccine.
I'm nursing-and my baby has been doing just great too!
my baby is breastfed and has been good
I am breastfeeding and my baby did not have any noticeable changes in behavior.
My baby has blood in his poop today
Baby was warmer than normal but no fever. (Breastfeeding)Nose bleed but I take baby asa and have had this before vaccine
Nursing mom, baby is good as wellI am breastfeeding and my baby has developed a rash
Not sure it's related or relevant - but after the morning and midday breastfeeding my baby (8months) vomited a little. I'm not worried, but thought I'd mention it.
I breast feed: baby is doing well too
9 mo old breastfed baby went back to taking naps today after 2 days of no day naps
I'm nursing-baby is 9 mos-and he's still great-no s/e!
No symptoms, I am breastfeeding and I haven't noticed any problems in my baby either.
Breast fead baby has rash
Low breast milk supply, baby butt rash
My baby died in utero 1/2/2020, I got the vaccine 12/21. She was 24 weeks.
My baby that I breastfeed is having loose stools but is otherwise fine!
Nursing baby. He has diarrhea.
Nursing mom, baby is good as wellI have had diarrhea and lower abdominal cramping and constant pain since the day after the
shot. I am 17 weeks pregnant. Baby is fine I went to my OB
Baby 1 degree warmer than normal and extra cranky
Fussier baby- breastfeeding (may be coincidence)
I am breastfeeding, baby has temp of 100 todayDecrease in breastmilk supply. Baby has diarrhea
Slight sinus congestion, sneezing, and sore red throat is diminished but still present. My baby
who is breast-feeding appears to have similar symptoms. Swab PCR test was negative.
I am breastfeeding my baby. Incase this is something to note as I know there is no data on thisfrom the studies.
I am breastfeeding. No issues with this or with baby.
Breastfed baby developed viral rashNursing mom, milk production decreased, baby is good
I am breastfeeding a 5 month old baby, I'm not sure if that is considered a health condition that I
need to report.
I breast feed: and the baby is doing great!
I am breastfeeding- baby is fine
Runny nose. Baby fevered
Migraine (I have a history of migraines). Other health condition: breastfeeding (8 month oldbaby)
My baby has diarrhea and isn't breastfeeding quite as well. I have swollen glands under my arm
and in my neck on the left side (side of injection). Probably unrelated but who knows?
Baby sounded great today at appt
I had a still born baby at 24 weeks 4 days after my vaccine.
I am breastfeeding and the baby was sleepy yesterday, and extremely cranky today. No fever.
My 6mo old baby who is exclusively breastfed got a red raised rash surrounding her mouth andon her neck beginning 1-2 days following my Covid vaccine. Unsure if it is related but sharing
knowing that this vaccine has not been well studied in lactating women.
Nursing mom, baby is good as well
I was unable to sleep much last night due to my baby waking up, I contribute my fatigue to thisI am not getting enough sleep due to baby at hone
Fatigue due to less sleep last night (have a 3 month old baby that was up a lot), likely not due tovaccineCurrently Breastfeeding -baby got very sick with fever we went to the ER
These symptoms are not uncommon for me. I also got my first menstrual cycle today sincehaving my baby in November.
I am breastfeeding. Baby is doing well
Baby doesn't want to nurse, maybe unrelated but never happened before. He is 6 months old.

I am breastfeeding and my baby also has a rash. I am at the er with him now to get him checkedout. I am also having bad night sweats saturating my clothing and cold sweats with hot flashes
during the day.
Gave birth to healthy baby girl (b)(6)I breast feed and the baby is also doing well
My breastfed babys temp finally is gone.
I think the baby makes me tired
Primarily feeling a little fatigued and some muscle aches late last night and earlier today. Has
mostly a baby by later today.
Breastfeeding, baby is asymptomatic so far
Lactating mom, no issues for mom or baby
Breastfeeding baby who has low grade fever again today
I am breastfeeding. So far everything has been fine for me and my 3 week old baby.
Breastfeeding, baby asymptomatic
Fussy baby that is being breastfed
My breastfed baby was very fussy.
Pelvis pain but I just had a baby
Skin feels hot and prickly. Since last vaccine baby has not slept well, she is breast feed. Not sure
if it's related but it's the worst sleep of her life and start at the same time as the first vaccine
Mildly fatigued. Could be because I'm babysitting 2 toddler grandkids.
My breastfed baby seemed particularly tired and fussy today. Wondering if there is a relationshipto the vaccine. Also last night, my skin felt cold last night.
Diarrhea in BF baby
Breastfeeding and baby is asymptomatic
I am breast feeding and I noticed a rash on my baby that began the day after injection and isspreading. Raised scattered bumps
My breastfeeding baby had a fever and non specific pain in the middle of the night last night.
I am nursing my 18 month old baby and he had diarrhea yesterday evening
I do have a baby that I am up a lot overnight nursing so some tiredness likely due to that
Booster shot 1/8/21 10:15 am Tired by end of work day. Really sore arm. Headache arounddinner after baby down 8ish Took Tylenol Didn't feel good but fell asleep easily around 11p.
Woke up at midnight with chills and struggled to get warm, also achy. Sleep was a struggle. Next
two and a half hrs was on and off sleep. By 3am couldn't sleep. Achy low Back and legs. Morehot and sweaty st this point. No more chills. Took shower and bath and more Tylenol. Slept until
6 to nurse Baby. Woke up sweaty. Still headache. Slept on and off until 11. Took more Tylenol.

Headache wraps from forehead to nape of neck and remains. More mild now (12:50p). //headache remains (4:20). Note re baby (5m old, exclusively nursing / drinking pumped breastmilk) Had 3+episodes of large amounts of spit up / vomit after nursing once I was home and in
hrs before bed. Felt a little Warm. But not concerned enough to take temp. Slept through night.
Up just before 6. breast milk pumped a few hours following each immunization has beenlabeled, stored separately, and frozen. Please let me know if there is a way to contribute this or
participate in research for lactating moms. Phone: (b)(6), email: (b)(6)
Exclusively breastfeeding - baby is now accepting my milk
Currently nursing baby and so far no symptoms with baby either
Breastfed baby is much better today
Dizzy, and my breastfed baby had a tiny fever and vomiting yesterday
Vaginal bleeding for the first time since I had my baby over 7 months ago
Got my injection in my left deltoid, left breast/axillary isn't sore anymore. Yes, I'm still nursing.
Hopefully my babybgets some antibodies from me.
Still breastfeeding, no issues with me or baby.
I didn't mention before that I'm breastfeeding and my baby is doing well too
I am breastfeeding and since day 2 post vaccine my baby has had a lot of abdominal pain andfussiness. Not sure if it's linked
Breastfeeding baby has more gas and some blood in stool.
Breastfeeding baby. Night terrors increasing
I'm breastfeeding and my baby got a temp of 102.4 last night
I have an 11 day old baby so fatigue is probably not a vaccine related symptom
Breastfeeding baby very fussy but no rash or visible signs of reaction
Breastfeeding fine and baby's bloody stool has resolved. Baby still more fussy
Decreased pump milk output (normally 12 oz was 8 oz). Did not notice change in baby actuallyfeeding from breast over qeekend.
Currently breastfeeding, baby had diarrhea 12 hours after vaccine for for 24 hours
I am breastfeeding mybaby gets allergic after dinking my milk
I have a 7-month-old baby that I breastfeed. He has a 102.2 degree fever today.
My baby has a rash which started day after vaccine. I am breastfeeding
I have a 2 week old baby so the fatigue is probably not a symptom of the vaccine
Breastfeeding a 5 week old baby who was born premature at 35 weeks. I am diagnosed with
Lupus.
Breastfeeding baby still doing greatI am a lactating mother. Not sure if the fatigue is from the shot or overtired baby.
I'm also a sleep deprived mom to a newborn baby. Headache could be due to this.
Decreased milk production, increased fussing of baby
So random but haven't had my period since having my baby 15months ago got a period the day
after each vaccine.
In nursing and my baby had a fever yesterday. Approximately 27 hours post vaccine.
Breastfeeding, everything fine with me and baby.
I am breastfeeding and my baby has a rash but unsure if this is connected yet, planning tocontact pediatrician tomorrow.
Breastfed baby developed hives yesterday
My baby who I am breastfeeding is still congested.
I did not get an alert to check in the past two days. But would like to add that my headache
persisted into Sunday, stopped by Sunday afternoon. I believe I took 4 full doses of extra
strength Tylenol over the course of the weekend. My baby, who is exclusively breastfed had acouple vomiting episodes the evening feeding after coming home from work. He developed adiaper rash on Saturday and we are still treating it (this is Tuesday). I also didn't realize strange /vivid dreams could be a side effect. That occurred Friday into Saturday. I also had tenderness
under my armpits - had a prior dx of HS (mildest stage, just under arms) - last flare was in 2017.
The tenderness gave me pause to think I might be having another one but there was not a lump,
just tender to touch.
Delivered baby at 36 weeks and 6 days
Am breastfeeding. Baby has had no reaction
I am breastfeeding my 8 month old baby and he had 4 episodes of vomting 7 hrs after I received
the injection
My nursing baby seems more tired also
Still a decrease in milk pump output (9vs 12) baby seems to be nursing fine with no issues
Still breastfeeding no changes in baby's healthMy baby I am breastfeeding has boogers again after the second shot. The doctor says it's a virus.
The first shot we ended up ER from a fever siezure
Currently breastfeeding- baby seems more tired
Notice baby has been very active since after receiving the vaccine on last Friday at 11:30AM.
Not sure if it is vaccine related
Breastfeeding. Baby seems more tired
Breastfed baby has had a fever for the past 3 days. Unsure if related
I have no issues - Please note that I am a breastfeeding mom and baby has had no issues.
Breastfed baby has hives

I did not have a rash, but it wouldn't let me type with an answer of â€œnone.â€ Thought I
should note that my breastfeeding baby had a fever yesterday of 102F. Negative for COVID on
PCR today and fine today.
My daughter who was nursing had a low grade fever 99.3 today I wonder if it was related or could
be teeth you never know with a baby!
Active baby since vaccine
I dont have symptoms but my baby have 4months born I breastfeed him and he had diarreas
for1 dayI am 31 weeks pregnant, baby is still moving really well.
Just FYI. I am breastfeeding. Neither the baby or I have not had any apparent side effects andthe baby has been acting normal.
Breastfeeding baby is congested.
I am currently breast-feeding. My baby got a fever a day and a half after the second shot wasadministered
Delivered my baby on 1/11/21, at 38W6D. No complications.
I forgot to mention i am breastfeeding and the baby is good too. I feel good.
Breastfeeding and baby has been cranky
My 7mo breastfed baby still has a fever of 102.2
Nursing baby 18 mo had vomiting
Still 9oz instead of notmal 12 oz of pumped milk. Baby doesnt seem fussy at breast
I went into preterm labor last night and delivered my baby at 35 weeks
Im a breastfeeding mother and my 7 month old baby has a rash on the bottoms of her feet. I
dont know if its related but thought it was worth mentioning.
Yes. After my injection I came home and discovered my wife had taken a Covid test. She foundout that she was positive. Neither her or I have symptoms. She feels fine. I found out she had
the test due to her babysitting contact for my daughter in her home. She dont tell me. Took thetest and failed. My daughters symptoms have been very mild. She lost sense of smell thatsuddenly came back. We all three feel good.
I have a 7 week old infant, have been nursing baby has been irritable all day rectal temp 99.4
Breastfed baby had diarrhea - maybe from vaccine?
I am breastfeeding and baby is doing fine too.
My breastfed baby has been cranky and having trouble sleeping since my second vaccine
Babys rash is thought to be eczema by pediatrician, likely not related to vaccination but hard totell for sure. She has also had a low grade 100.0 temp. Just want to provide data in case apattern emerges.
I am breastfeeding my 3-month-old baby.

I think baby has been crabby, but also getting several teeth.
Im a nursing mom. No issues so far with my baby.
My muscle is just sore from shot also im am a breastfeeding mom babyb seems good to
I am currently breastfeeding, baby is 4.5 months old
I breastfeed, and a day after my vaccine, my baby had an elevated temperature, no fever though.
I am breastfeeding. So far no observed changes in my milk or baby.
I feel this migraine (classical + aura .... persisting into splitting HA) is likely a symptom ofpregnancy, as I had a similar situation at about 34 weeks with my first baby as well)
Currently breastfeeding. Baby had a more mucusy poop with some tinge of blood.
Breastfeeding, baby is doing great
Not a condition, but I am nursing 5 month old baby. Is anyone looking at symptoms of babies
nursing? Not a milk study.
I am breastfeeding, and my baby has had terrible diaper rash today and yesterday -- which also
happens when he receives a vaccine himself. Since lactating women weren't invited in any of
the clinical trials, I thought this information might also be valuable.
My baby had a cough Friday so I think my throat hurts from kissing her, but definitely sore throat
and cough and congestion
I am doing well, I am a breastfeeding mom and baby started to get lethargic today anddeveloped fever, looks like it could be an ear infection and we will have him checked on at
doctors again tomorrow
Beast feeding: I dont have reaction but i have a baby with 4 months born and he have rash
I am a breastfeeding mother to a newborn baby
Currently breastfeeding and the baby isnt showing any symptoms.
I'm a breastfeeding mom, no effects to baby
My baby (5 weeks at initial injection and 8 at second) may not be viable. Not necessarily vaccine
related but worth reporting just in case
Nose is running but my baby has a cold right now so i may have gotten it too
Breastfeeding still, baby seems fineDizziness, skin sensitivity, rash on baby who Im breastfeeding, extra fussy baby, swollen lymph
nodes on baby
Breastfeeding - baby has diarrhea
Again, I just want ypu to be aware that I am breastfeeding. I have not noticed any changes in mybaby or milk supply. in
More generally the arm I got the injection hurts but it might also be due to post workout pain orfrom holding a baby

Breastfeeding and baby receiving milk was extremely irritablr
I am pregnant and yesterday during my OB appointment the babys heartrate was 180-200
I miscarried my baby after my first injection.
Delivered healthy term baby on 1/19/21, right after 2nd vaccine
I am breastfeeding and neither my baby or I have experienced any adverse reactions
I am breastfeeding, baby 16 months and did not sleep as well as normal
Breastfeeding baby asymptomatic
I am breastfeeding my newborn baby who now has a rash and swollen lymph nodes. She had a
low grade fever of 99.4 along with extra fussiness after I received the shot.
On the evening of the vaccine and all day the next day I had fever, headache, chills, body aches,
weakness, lightheadedness, injection site pain. I was unable to do any of my normal activities,
including keeping a grand baby.
Breastfed baby vomited the first milk she ate post-vaccination which is not typical of her.
I don't know if this is vaccine related, but my nursing baby's poops changed about 2 days after I
got the vaccine and lasted about 4ish days. The only other time that happened with her waswhen she got her 2 month vaccines.
My newborn baby still has a rash after I received the shot. Her temp was 99 last night
Breastfeeding infant has had diarrhea every day since I received the injection. Baby also
developed a mild fever on day 2 following injection. Has consumed my breast milk consistently
since receiving injection
I'm breastfeeding. I have not noticed any changes in baby or my breastmilk.
Delivered my baby
I am breastfeeding and baby has been fussy, runny nose, and cough with low grade fever
I had preterm premature rupture of membranes one week after getting first dose of vaccine.
Labor was induced and I had my 34 week old baby the next day.
I am breastfeeding. No issues with baby.
I have not seen a difference in my breastmilk supply or my baby
Breast milk is still a little different in color. Faint blue/gray hue. Baby seems to be sleeping a bit
more than usual.
The arm i got the shot hurts pretty bad, more than what i thought imagined when they said sorearm. I cant hold my baby.
I am breastfeeding baby is doing fine
Breastfeeding and baby is doing great too
Baby seems lethargic today. Not as much fetal movement today

Again, full body rash on my baby that Im breastfeeding. Why isnt anyone calling me? Dont you
want this data about breastfeeding mothers and their newborns??
Im breastfeeding and my babys poop was a different consistency and color
Sore throat (I think my baby gave me strep)
I am currently breastfeeding and no ill effects to baby. No immediate reaction, however 6 hours
later my thought process was foggy, fatigue, and body aches began to only progress for about
36hours. After 24 hours redness warmth swelling and itching at injection site began lasting 3
days which steadily improving.
Breast milk supply is staying consistent and baby is not showing any abnormal symptoms
Queasy. Also, I am breastfeeding & baby had very slight temperature and spit up 3 times lastnight while I was feeling queasy (may or may not be related to vaccine).
I have also been taking care of my sick baby (a cold) so very likely these symptoms are from
infection rather than vaccination
I am breastfeeding, and my babys stool looked a little green and had some tiny specks of blood
this seems to have resolved, but happened a day or two after the vaccine. It looked similar to hisstool after he received his 2 month vaccines.
Im nursing and my baby has been very fussy the last two and a half days.
My baby still has a rash but it seems to be improving a little
Baby is experiencing upset stomach & diarrhea
Delivered baby today; symptoms due to thisSome nerve pain at an old surgery site. My nursing baby has also had a low grade fever anddiarrhea today.
I have a scar from a BCG vaccine I received as a baby in the Soviet Union that is itching and red
and slightly swollen. Yesterday I indicated these symptoms were at the injection site, but its
actually about 2 inches below, at the scar.
Baby didn't sleep
Cramps, but could be because we are trying for a baby. Implantation cramps possible.
I am breastfeeding no problems with baby
Breastfed 9 month old baby has diarrhea
I am 37 weeks and 6 days pregnant. I started having contractions about 5 hours after receiving
the vaccine, and the contractions continued for about 24 hours before slowing and stopping(did not lead to birth, midwives checked the baby and the baby is in fine condition.) I don't think
it's related to the vaccine but I do feel it's worth reporting.
Breastfeeding baby also having diarrhea
Baby now has diarrhea
I am breastfeeding my baby after first vaccine

My breastfed baby was a bit warm last night
Babysat my grandson who was sick so may be getting a cold from him.
I am a breastfeeding mother and potentially the baby was little more crabby over the weekend
but was not feverish.
Rash is still on my baby that I breastfeed. However, it seems to be improving.
Delivered baby on 1/20. Fatigue due to newborn.
My breastfed baby has a fever.
My baby, who is breastfeeding experienced vomiting
I am a breastfeeding/nursing mom to a 6mo baby
Breastfed baby developing redness and irritation around eye
Baby is active since couple of hours after the shot that I got around 2:33pm
I am breastfeeding. No effects on baby.
These symptoms may be due to having a newborn baby at home...
I am 36 weeks pregnant, baby failed non stress test and I am now admitted to labor and delivery
for monitoring
Breastfeeding and milk supply down and my baby is sleeping more than normal
Decreased urine output and breastfed baby with decreased urine output x4 days (no change influid intake)Breastfeeding normally, baby goodNursing mother, baby had fever unrelated to other condition ruled out by pediatrician
Very active baby since injection
Im currently breastfeeding and my baby has become feverish