Bethesda Mother Gives Birth—and COVID-19 Antibodies—to Newborn

An OB-GYN doctor from Bethesda gave birth to her first child this month and was happy to learn that the little girl had COVID-19 antibodies, apparently from the two vaccines Dr. Maggie Burke had received during her pregnancy, according to NBC Washington.

A MedStar Georgetown University Hospital spokesperson said the new mother was not available to comment.

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