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I am very anti-intervention, and believe that the less intervention during the baby's stay in the hospital, the better. The problem is, DH is less understanding. He feels that if the baby gets sick if I refuse vaccinations, he will basically blame me and it will ruin our marriage. I am going to ask the OB at our next appointment about vaccinations and procedures, but can anyone shed some light? What vaccinations are given standard in the hospital, and if they are delayed what are the chances of the baby getting sick? I really want to help reduce his fears and anxiety, because I know that he wants what is best for the baby- this is all just very new to him and he is not into reading, which makes it even harder to have him get information. All I've been doing for the past three months is reading about intervention-free birthing. He doesn't respect my opinion because I am not a health professional. This is getting extremely stressful and I am doing my best to bring him around. Please help!
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  • AmyRIAmyRI member
    Hep B was the only vax the hospital wanted to give to baby. And risks of delaying that are generally low. Most vaccines don't happen until 2 to 4 months and are often a series of shots before they become effective.

    I'd find a pediatrician to talk to about this. OBs and MWs might know what the hospital does, but less likely to know the risks of skipping and what an alternate schedule might be. Finding a pedi you both agree on now is a good idea, too, since you seem to have differing philosophies about vaccinating.
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    I believe hep B and Vit K are the vaccines given in the hospital after birth. We refused both of them for various reasons. However, I don't really think vaccines is something I would throw my marriage away for. Try to get your H on the same page as you and educate him on the risks vs. benefits, but if he won't come around don't sweat it. Babies get these vaccines all the time after birth. Maybe your H was upset when he said that, but I would be really pissed and hurt if my DH said something like that to me. It sounds like you two need to talk this out.

    Vitamin K is not a vaccine. It is a vitamin that helps the blood clot which will help avoid hemorrhage in the case of traumatic birth...or even regular birth. 

    Hep B is the only actual vaccine that is given at birth. We chose to delay it because DD had no risk factors for contracting the disease. She will have this vaccine in June of this year. 

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    I am pro vaccines because they are pretty important and do have a purpose.  If you want information on vaccines read Dr Sears book The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child.  He will give you a modified vaccine schedule and list out the ingredients in the vaccine. He is still very pro vaccine.
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  • liebekeinkriegliebekeinkrieg
    I'll have to check out that book; it sounds like it has some helpful info. We do plan on speaking to a pediatrician, and also one of the OBs at our practice. We had a chat about it last night after I posted and we kind of made up about it, basically saying that what the baby needs, it will get but if it won't hurt to delay it then we will hold off until the 2 month checkup. 
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