Guest guest Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I went to my 34 week appointment tonight and confirmed with the midwife that I don't want any of the newborn stuff done, and assured her that our waivers would be attached to my birth plan and given to them at my next appointment. At that point, she handed me one of their waivers and said I need to sign theirs. I was planning on just having it given to me at the birth and telling them I need to take it home and think about it. But now I can't use that excuse as she gave it to me early and wants me to sign and return it before the birth. I can't sign it - it says all kinds of things I just don't believe, like I am putting my baby at risk for " vaccine-preventable " diseases and that I am declining these procedures despite the known benefits. So, can I just give them my waivers that I wrote up myself and tell them that I was not comfortable with the wording of their waiver and leave it at that? Or should I sign their waiver but cross out all the stuff I don't agree with? Melinda C. in Mass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 The AAP specifically states that a revised version of the form is acceptable by the parent or doctor. So, if you are forced to sign it, make sure that you cross out/revise the areas that you do not agree with (initial beside each revision). http://www.cispimmunize.org/pro/pdf/RefusaltoVaccinate_revised%204-11- 06.pdf (see page 2 of 6) > > I went to my 34 week appointment tonight and confirmed with the midwife > that I don't want any of the newborn stuff done, and assured her that > our waivers would be attached to my birth plan and given to them at my > next appointment. At that point, she handed me one of their waivers and > said I need to sign theirs. I was planning on just having it given to > me at the birth and telling them I need to take it home and think about > it. But now I can't use that excuse as she gave it to me early and > wants me to sign and return it before the birth. > I can't sign it - it says all kinds of things I just don't believe, > like I am putting my baby at risk for " vaccine-preventable " diseases > and that I am declining these procedures despite the known benefits. > So, can I just give them my waivers that I wrote up myself and tell > them that I was not comfortable with the wording of their waiver and > leave it at that? Or should I sign their waiver but cross out all the > stuff I don't agree with? > > Melinda C. in Mass. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I think you can do anything you want. You hired this midwife. You tell HER what you're doing. Why is a midwife involving herself in vaccines anyway? You didn't hire her to provide baby care. You hired her to help with the birthing process. Perhaps she needs to be reminded of that. Winnie waiver issue Vaccinations > I went to my 34 week appointment tonight and confirmed with the > midwife > that I don't want any of the newborn stuff done, and assured her > that > our waivers would be attached to my birth plan and given to them > at my > next appointment. At that point, she handed me one of their > waivers and > said I need to sign theirs. I was planning on just having it > given to > me at the birth and telling them I need to take it home and > think about > it. But now I can't use that excuse as she gave it to me early > and > wants me to sign and return it before the birth. > I can't sign it - it says all kinds of things I just don't > believe, > like I am putting my baby at risk for " vaccine-preventable " > diseases > and that I am declining these procedures despite the known > benefits. > So, can I just give them my waivers that I wrote up myself and > tell > them that I was not comfortable with the wording of their waiver > and > leave it at that? Or should I sign their waiver but cross out > all the > stuff I don't agree with? > > Melinda C. in Mass. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 My midwife was against vaccinations. The only shot she ever talked about was the vitamin K, which we chose to give orally. Are you having your baby in a hospital? If so, they may have certain protocols that she/he is following. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile waiver issue I went to my 34 week appointment tonight and confirmed with the midwife that I don't want any of the newborn stuff done, and assured her that our waivers would be attached to my birth plan and given to them at my next appointment. At that point, she handed me one of their waivers and said I need to sign theirs. I was planning on just having it given to me at the birth and telling them I need to take it home and think about it. But now I can't use that excuse as she gave it to me early and wants me to sign and return it before the birth. I can't sign it - it says all kinds of things I just don't believe, like I am putting my baby at risk for " vaccine-preventable " diseases and that I am declining these procedures despite the known benefits. So, can I just give them my waivers that I wrote up myself and tell them that I was not comfortable with the wording of their waiver and leave it at that? Or should I sign their waiver but cross out all the stuff I don't agree with? Melinda C. in Mass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I am seeing a team of midwives that work for a hospital birth center, so that's why they have to have the waiver. The actual midwife said she doesn't mind at all that we aren't doing any of the procedures, but has to have the waiver to cover their liability. I will take my own waiver in, and if they don't like it, I'll do their, just crossing out about 50% of it. =) Melinda C. in Mass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 As long as you say you won't hold them responsible, they should accept it. Winnie Re: waiver issue Vaccinations > I am seeing a team of midwives that work for a hospital birth > center, > so that's why they have to have the waiver. The actual midwife > said she > doesn't mind at all that we aren't doing any of the procedures, > but has > to have the waiver to cover their liability. I will take my own > waiver > in, and if they don't like it, I'll do their, just crossing out > about > 50% of it. =) > Melinda C. in Mass. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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