KSHB: Vaccinated pregnant woman delivers healthy baby, urges others to get vaccinated

The CDC updated its guidelines, strongly recommending pregnant and breastfeeding women get the COVID-19 vaccine. The recommended pointed to data showing the benefits of receiving a COVID vaccine outweigh any potential risks.

KSHB talked to Mary Williams, who recently delivered a healthy baby boy after getting the vaccine while pregnant, and Dr. Kristen Wootton, OBGYN and Medical Director of the Women's & Children's Division at Saint Luke's, about the recommendation. 

Watch the story below.

Related Content

Aug. 5, 2021

KMBC: Doctors urge pregnant women to get vaccinated as cases rise in KC metro
KMBC spoke with Dr. Kristen Wootton to clear up misinformation doctors are hearing from expectant mothers and found out what prompted one pregnant mom, Angela Pepper, to get her shot.
Aug. 12, 2021

Health News You Can Use: Back-to-School Safety Amid Pandemic
Ginny Boos talks about back-to-school safety amid the pandemic and measures families can take to keep children safe, healthy, and schools in session.
Aug. 4, 2021

KMBC: Kansas City front-line workers say they're feeling strain of COVID-19 surge
KMBC talked to Dr. Carole Freiberger about what front-line workers are seeing and why a significant spike in COVID cases could have been prevented.