Chittenden County Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale has been admitted to the University of Vermont Medical Center.
She says her baby decided it wanted to "make an appearance in the world sooner" than expected. Her due date is May 10. Doctors are keeping her at UVM Medical Center to prolong the gestation.
Ram Hinsdale, who says she is Vermont’s first pregnant legislator in 20 years, says both she and her baby-girl-to-be are healthy and doing well.
She says she’ll perform her legislative work remotely for the foreseeable future.
She says her situation highlights the need to make sure workplaces — including the Legislature — accommodate the realities of young families.
“And make sure we have humanity in our leave process and how we can participate remotely, just like a lot of workplaces are looking at that," Ram Hinsdale said.
Jacob and I are thrilled to be welcoming our first baby this spring!
— Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale (@KeshaRam) December 28, 2022
If all goes well, I will be the first pregnant legislator in #VT in nearly 20 years. Now I have even more reason to fight for working families and struggling caregivers in Montpelier.
Happy Holidays! pic.twitter.com/QKOHmQY77I
Ram Hinsdale has played a leading role in drafting significant legislation this year, including the Senate’s housing bill. She says she’ll continue to participate in the legislative process as circumstances allow.
Prior to serving in the Senate, Ram Hinsdale served in the Vermont House of Representatives.
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