Protecting Her Family

The HOPE clinic at Medical Advocacy & Outreach (MAO) in Montgomery, Alabama receives many patients who have heard misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, and their staff is prepared to provide accurate information to everyone that drives up. Early in the pandemic, one patient, Ms. D, had two young children at home when she found herself unexpectedly pregnant with twins. She had felt judged by her former resource office but developed a close bond with the MAO team during her monthly prenatal visits. She had many questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, and the MAO staff patiently answered all of her questions. Ms. D and her family are now vaccinated. “I wish we could say that all of our pregnant and postpartum patients made the same choice, but some haven’t. Some aren’t willing to discuss it, and we don’t push,” said a MAO staff member. “But for those who are, we answer questions, offer support and guidance, and when they are ready we are here for them.”