Tetanus vaccination during pregnancy provides essential protection for both the mother and the newborn. The vaccine stimulates the mother’s immune system to produce antibodies against the tetanus toxin, which are then transferred to the baby through the placenta. This passive immunity safeguards the infant during the first few months of life, when the risk of neonatal tetanus is highest and the baby’s immune system is still developing. For the mother, vaccination prevents infection during childbirth or postpartum recovery, reducing the risk of maternal mortality and ensuring a safer pregnancy outcome.