‘It wasn’t an easy decision’: New mom shares personal story of getting vaccinated
Dr. Leslie Kim was 36 weeks pregnant when she was fully vaccinated. She is sharing her personal story to inform others.
Author: Lindsey Mills
Updated: 6:14 PM EST March 8, 2021
Eleven days ago, a little baby girl named, Emma, made Dr. Leslie Kim, a mom.
“We’re really excited to have her,” Dr. Kim said.
Kim is a plastic surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Her husband is also a physician. She said being pregnant in a pandemic was both “exciting” and “scary.”
As a plastic surgeon her profession allowed her to receive the vaccine if she wanted it. She was in a position many pregnant women are in now – ‘wondering, is it safe?’