[AuntNi]

I'm thinking of switching both DD and me to a family doctor - one who's OK with not vaxing.<br><br>
Do you have any suggestions how I might find such a doctor in St. Louis? Even my crunchiest girlfriend does delayed vaccinations, so I'm not sure who else to ask.<br><br>
Thanks!

 

[nataliachick7]

you can go to the finding your tribe forums and go through posts there or start your own. good luck.

 

[giggleball]

Get on the phone and call -- you can ask the nurse or receptionist if "so and so doc" honors religious exemption.

 

[lokidoki]

I found my ped who is willing to uphold my religious exemption by searching in the internet and calling around. I called an alternative birthing center that referred me to his practice. Call midwife practices or search the internet and then start calling.<br><br>
Go in for a consultation if you can -- and clear everything up BEFORE an appt so that you don't get caught in being put on the spot about your decision.

 

[Deborah]

Try your local waldorf school (there is one in St. Louis) and ask if there is a doctor that a lot of families at the school go to. Waldorf schools tend to be sort of crunchy and into alternative medicine.

 

[Eben'sMama]

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I was going to suggest the very same thing. Most Waldorf communities have connections with an MD trained in anthroposophical medicine who could be a great resource and health care provider for your entire family.

 

[starry_mama]

I joined this yahoo group and found a ped I really liked.<br><br><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AP_Doctor_Referral/" target="_blank">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AP_Doctor_Referral/</a>