Had a good talk with our midwife today about vaccinations

We were in for a routine midwife check and I finally had the guts to step up and ask the forbidden question of vaccinations and wow was I surprised to hear what she had to say.

When you decide to use a midwife to take of your pregnancy you fully expect her to tell you how to take care of your labor and the basics afterwards including vaccination. I was in with my daughter in law having her 38 week appointment when I brought up the topic of vaccinations. I was quite amused but also disturbed at how uncomfortable the appointment all of a sudden became. I knew I asked the forbidden question that my daughter wanted to ask but was to shy to do so by the look in my daughters eyes I pressed on. At first we got all the nicey nice stuff you know the stuff she was supposed to tell us but I read something different between the lines and decided I was going to push the issue.

It took about five minutes of pussy footing around when she finally looked at me and said she does not feel anyone should be pushed into something they don't believe in. I smiled and she continued she said since she works in the health field every year she is pushed to have the flu shot or have to wear a mask. I knew then in her opinion she didn't appreciate having to be forced to take the shot but she had really no choice. Now there are people out there who say whats the big deal wear a mask if you don't want the shot but anyone who hasn't spent a day in a mask freaking out their clients don't get it. It is so unpersonable and when you are in a vulnerable position of authority the last thing you want to do is have your face covered up so smiles can not been seen when needed the most.

All of a sudden the truth started to pour out and she began to talk between the lines. She informed us you don't need to have your two month old baby have a shot you could wait till six months which takes the baby out of the SIDS zone. you can also choose the ones you want to give. Now I'm not a young mom I have had six kids and have never been told I had that choice of timing and choice of what to give. I was told when and how to do it every time. She also told us that there were some real necessary vaccinations and the rest well you decide. For the first time a person in authority cut the bull crap and told us the truth.

Now what gets me is the fear that is placed upon the people in all kinds of authority. If we don't do what we are taught we could be held legally liable. So in other words shut our opinion off and cram into innocent people the things that the government has told us to do or lose your job. I think that there is a way of helping people see the light but unfortunately we are all scared to do so. In the situation of the midwifes appointment she can't tell us what she is really thinking because she could lose her job if she did. So too many innocent mothers and fathers will do what they are supposed to do or atleast what they are told to do and more and more babies will be harmed.
I am extremely grateful for this midwife and her honesty this info will be able to be used to do the best for our newest member of our family. I just hope more moms and dads will ask the questions we did that day so they too can make an informed decision for their families.