Re: Re: Is there a form for vaccine refusal as part of a birth plan?

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I also used the same thing. I had to restate this a few times over during nurse shift change, but at least none of this was done. By the way, it really helps to have someone else there with you that knows your wishes. I can't express this enough.-K. HancockSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: "emsmama0" <tracybinkus@...>Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:51:17 -0000<Vaccinations >Subject: Re: Is there a form for vaccine refusal as part of a birth plan? I included in my birth plan, NO vaccinations, No vitamin K, & No eye ointment. Here is a website similar to what I used and just added the above.http://childbirth.org/interactive/ibirthplan.htmlThese also had some info that I just skimmed.http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/birthplan/index.phphttp://pregnancy.about.com/cs/breastfeeding1/l/blbfchoice.htmAlso, have her make sure someone is always with the baby to make sure her wishes are followed. She can even request the baby be bathed in the room. hth> >> > Many times when you sign admittance papers, there is wording in there that allows them to vaccinate your child. So, I think their existing paperwork is where you need to write your wishes IN RED CAPS. A letter will get filed. I would write one anyway but I think it's more important to plaster the paperwork they will actually (maybe) look at. > > > > And when it comes down to it, it's the nurses who are there at the time of birth who are the ones who gives vaccines. They are the ones to hammer it home with that if they do that, they will have their pants sued off.> > > > Winnie> > > > Is there a form for vaccine refusal as part of a birth plan?> > Vaccinations > > > > > Or do you write a letter stating your wishes. This is for a > > > friend giving birth at a hospital in the chicago area. She has > > > decided to not vaccinate but I fear she may be naive about how > > > to be sure her wishes are respected. I'd appreciate any advice > > > as I only chose not to further vaccinate after my child was > > > vaccine injured (sadly). Thanks for your help.> > > > > >> >>