Meghan G.
Meghan G. is a social worker in the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center.
As a breastfeeding mother, she was hesitant to get the vaccine. She read several articles, and wondered about possible effects on the baby and on her fertility.
Meghan had a lot of discussions with family and friends who were working on the front lines of the pandemic and, “returning to work in a long-term care setting, I knew it was the best thing to do.”
“Even if someone contracts COVID after receiving the vaccine, the symptoms are miniscule compared to those who are unvaccinated,” she added.
Meghan received her first dose of Moderna on April 1 and her second on April 29, upon returning from maternity leave.
“I think a lot of young women, especially those who desire to have children someday and possibly breastfeed, have reservations about receiving the vaccine. However, I did a short poll on my social media asking: ‘Did you get pregnant after receiving the COVID vaccination?’ In just five short minutes, I received several ‘yes’ responses. Six to be exact!” said Meghan, noting the number has since climbed to 10 and this includes two friends who had been trying for over a year, becoming pregnant shortly after vaccinations.
Meghan said she also has a friend who is a nurse in a neonatal ICU and who noted that MRNA cannot change DNA, and that many of the additives in the vaccine are in common medications as well.
In addition, the nurse told her, there have been many NICU admissions due to the mothers being critically ill with COVID. She also told Meghan getting the vaccine while breastfeeding can help the child develop some antibodies, so they have some protection, too.
“I am thankful that I got the vaccine, not only to protect myself but my family and my residents,” Meghan said.
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