How did you do it? (Not a debate, only looking for help)

[vsop690]

This is a question for all the parents who have decided whether or whether not to vaccinate there kids. I am currently pregnant and right now do not feel that I will do it. My question is where did you start when searching for a pediatrician for your baby/s and how did you approach the situation? I currently use a midwife, and I do my annual visits with an OB, but I don't even have a primary doctor myself since my DH and I stay VERY healthy with my natural concoctions at home. We don't find ourselves ever fallign under the weather so I believe I am doing a good job. I know I will need to take my baby into a doctor just bc I guess thats what you are supposed to do, but I have no idea how to go about it based all that. Any suggestions?

[RaisingDivas]

I have four kids and we waited till 4 months to start and then we slowly added. We always avoid the varcella or ck pox vax and the flu vax. Oh and the new whooping cough we avoid. I mainly get the important ones based on what's active in my husbands country. All I can say is read up about each vax and make your own timeline. Don't fall prey to doctors making you feel like crap or saying your endangering your child's life.

[sweetnspacey]

I really didn't know a lot about vaccinations when I first had my son. I did know that I didn't like the idea of my little guy getting them at such a young age. I delayed the first 3 sets of vaccinations and then stopped all together after a lot of reading. I just kind of told my doctor how it was, they were never overly pushy or rude but did recommend I get them done. I just never did and it hasn't really ever been a huge issue for my doctor.

[lundaylove]

you dont have to take your child to the doctor. We have peds but we only go when necessary and its not something i can handle myself. as for how to decide, i just researched and followed my instincts. 

[Isabelles_mommy]

theres this website that has non-vax friendly drs.  But as a PP said you don't have to go to the dr for anything really. Your with your child more then a dr and you will notice anything abnormal. I have a 5 yr old who isn't vaxed and she is healthy and happy. But anywho here's the website. Good luck on your journey!! 

Uh oh the web site is down, but I'll link you to the site where I got the link and they have posts at the end of all the dr in every state. I hate that the website is down, it was really helpful. Here is is the post