Vaccinations

My sister had a severe reaction to the mmr vaccine as an infant. I'm extremely cautious of any vaccines I take. My husband and I did research on the tdap and decided in our area there weren't enough cases of the whooping cough to warrant it. I also plan to breastfeed and believe those antibodies will transfer naturally. My advice is to encourage every mom to do their research and decide what is best for their families.

I'm sorry your brothers girl had that happen. I've talked with my doctor a lot about them. She says that most babies have a reaction to the vaccines because of a food allergy that is unknown at the time. The illness that these prevent can be more tramatic than an reaction. They can alter their life more. She did suggest that you space them out instead of doing them all at once. Good luck in your research. 

I need to get hep B for work but I did choose to postpone until after I have my little one. When I had my first baby they came and did the Tdap for me right on the mother baby unit as there have been a rising incidence of whooping cough. I think I would do anything to apart my child that horror. What vaccine are you needing? Or were you referring to the ones for your child? Because the science points in only one direction when it comes to that. 

I've had my dtap, did delayed vaccines for hep b, a and polio for dd1, but everything else on schedule. With the resurgence of whooping cough and measles (and now a case of diphtheria!) I don't feel comfortable relying on herd immunity for non-blood born diseases. With family history, I would talk to my ped and come up with a good plan.

Look up Dr Suzanne humphries or Dr Kelly brogan, both have done plenty of research into vaccines and postnatal/perinatal health. I am personally avoiding any vaccines in pregnancy as there is a lack of evidence to support its safety. Also if you're planning to breastfeed then baby is likely to be protected by your antibodies in those first few critical months giving you more time to delay or spread them out (or opt out) while you do your own research. Good luck!