Choosing Your Baby’s Doctor

Many parents blindly trust doctors. Others mistrust all of them. How can parents find a doctor who respects their parenting decisions even if they may differ from standard medical advice or experience?

Some parents are informed of true vaccine risks versus benefits prior to pregnancy and childbirth and are able to avoid vaccines entirely; other parents notice vaccine injury and decide to discontinue giving further vaccines. Parents who follow standard medical practice, and allow their baby to be injected with vaccines, whether bullied into it or not, often experience deep feelings of betrayal on top of the trauma of dealing with a vaccine injury. They never expected that such a ‘nice doctor’ could recommend such a devastating procedure for their healthy baby. Many parents with children injured or killed by vaccines are further traumatized by the denial of the real and obvious vaccine injury by the ‘nice doctor’. Some parents are kicked out of a medical practice for refusing to accept more vaccines for their baby.

Parents who understand the true risk of vaccines seek to find a doctor for their baby who will respect their decision, if not fully support it.


Note:
If you are searching for a doctor who will support your non mainstream ideas regarding parental choice, you might want to adopt a stealth approach. Use vague words when asking questions like, “I’m looking for a doctor who supports a more natural holistic approach to health for my child.” Many parents have found they need to keep their child’s vaccine status quiet in order to protect their baby/child from ‘well meaning’ but ignorant people who could cause unwanted complications. By keeping our family’s vaccine status close to our chest until we get to know people, we provide greater protection for our young children.


Ways to identify doctors who accept non-vaccinated children without ever pushing vaccines.


Firstly, I don’t have lists of doctors, but there are a lot of respectful doctors available. Word of mouth is probably the best way to locate a potential doctor in your area. Some good ways (not guaranteed) to find an open-minded doctor:

1) Ask on local FB groups that have a more natural/crunchy leaning.
2) Ask moms from a La Leche League or other breastfeeding support group/meeting
3) Ask about doctors at a local health food store or co-op
4) Consider finding a “family” doctor or “general practitioner” who often have a more accepting attitude of family choices.
5) Look for some labels that indicate a differently thinking doctor like ‘Integrative’, ‘Functional Medicine’, or ‘Physical Medicine’. Practices with this type of ‘label’ may include chiropractors and have a more of a ‘team’ approach to achieving health.
6) Many families find regular chiropractic visits are more beneficial than pediatrician visits.
7) One option is to skip well visits completely.

Good questions to ask:

How does Dr _____ encourage natural immunity and health in babies and children? (good answers include supporting/encouraging exclusive breastfeeding, delaying or avoiding vaccines, attention to good nutrition and avoiding processed foods, elderberry or other immune boosting supplements, good sleep and hygiene practices, etc.)

What is Dr ____ approach to fevers in babies and children? Fevers are beneficial and yet many doctors and parents rush to give fever reducers which could actually cause further harm.

What does Dr _____ think of using vitamin C in high doses? While this might not be a ‘deal breaker’, knowledge of the effectiveness of vitamin C in babies and children is an indication that this doctor has researched beyond the standard training of medical school.

A bonus question regarding childhood cancers. I’m not sure of how to approach such a question, but it is becoming an increasing concern to parents that if a child is diagnosed with cancer they have very few treatment options (radiation, chemotherapy, and/or surgery). Many parents have faced the threat or reality of forced removal of their child by CPS/DCF if they seek second opinions or alternative therapies to treat their child’s cancer. My children are now grown, but it would be wise to get an awareness of your child’s doctor’s opinion on the growing incidence of cancers amongst children, causes and best options for treatment. I pray you will never need this information.


The NVIC.org provides helpful information on vaccine requirements and exemptions for each state. There may be local vaccine truth activist organizations or individuals that you can connect with. Finding other vaccine truth activists near you can be a great resource in many ways.


Doctors are highly regarded in our culture and can play a significant role in our parenting decisions. It’s important to find a doctor who encourages you, respects your parenting instincts, and truly has your baby’s health as their top priority. Not all pediatricians have taken the time necessary to research the complexities of vaccines for themselves. They trust what their training and professional organizations tell them. I wish you well in your search for such a person. Here is an example of an amazing doctor.


Please leave a comment with your suggestions for ways to find a doctor, and good questions to ask in your search!


Becky Hastings, wife, mother, grandmother, passionate follower of Jesus and truth. As a breastfeeding counselor for over 25 years, Becky is devoted to helping parents make wise decisions for the long-term health and wellbeing of their babies, including which vaccines to choose. Becky loves mountain biking and appreciates donations, which mainly encourage her.

15 thoughts on “Choosing Your Baby’s Doctor

  1. Hi there. Please help me find a vaccine friendly doctor here in Philadelphia! I have 3 sons, and my oldest is autistic! I refuse to get anymore vaccines! Thank you!

  2. Hello Becky, I’m searching for a Doctor in Austin, Tx who supports the parents choice not to vaccinate. Do you have any suggestions?

  3. Hi Becky,

    Looking for a v friendly pediatrician in Maryland. I know you have removed your list of pediatricians, but can you direct me to a moms group or online blog? You can reach me at ronakassem@gmail.com. Thank you in advance.

  4. Hello Im searching for a Doctor in Southern New Jersey who supports the parents choice not to vaccinate. Do you have any suggestions?

    • Hi Kathleen
      I wrote about a variety of methods of finding a respectful doctor in this blog called “Choosing Your Babies Doctor”. There are many large groups in NJ who support medical freedom that should be able to help you. Looking for a family doctor rather than a pediatrician might be an idea. Most pediatrician’s bread and butter comes from vaccines and towing the line of the established medical community.
      Becky

  5. Looking for a doctor who respects our choices for our children. Were are located in the Kentuckiana area. I am new to this area, any info is much appreciated. Thank you.

  6. Please I need a list of a open minded doctors that will listen to my concerns. When my 17 year old son took his vaccines his fever was very high. Medication was not helping. He was turning his eyes and having seizures. When his doctor saw him he just said, “Oh very strange just double the fever medication he will be OK.” I lost my trust in some doctors. My son would not talk. He went to speech therapy for years and he has a neurology nerve disorder that the doctors don’t understand.
    I almost died with the flu shot. My mother too.
    My friend that lives in Florida was pressured to vaccinate her son and after he took the vaccine he said mom My Head hurts. He fainted. He lost his vision. He went to the hospital. He could not communicate back. Please help me. I need a list of vaccine free doctor. I live in Long Island, New York 11946. Thanks I appreciate your help and understanding

  7. Help me please I beg you !……
    I need to find a vaccine free doctor I leave in New York, Long Island.
    I have 2 kids A 17 year old and 8 years old.
    I am praying that GOD will put someone in my way to help me.
    I am having a hard time to find a vaccine free doctor because of the new law.
    Please you can trust me do you know why.
    I am a Stronger believer of God and follow the Torah and Bible. I serve God since I was 12 years old. I use religious exemption not to run from vaccines. I am a truth believer in God. I can prove that I am a member of my christian grace of GOD. Go in Youtube and see copy is in Portuguese .Hino 260-sou servo initial o Deus pie dodo. That’s the grace of GOD no one make any money 0 nobody no money only truth faith

  8. I’m looking for doctors in CT who will support me in trying to limit the number of vaccines for my baby son. I’m getting increasing pressure to “get back on the schedule” every time I bring him to a well baby visit. Even trying to discuss a delayed schedule, like Dr. Sears’, is dismissed by the pediatrician as “wacky”. Any info you can provide would be really appreciated. Thanks very much

    • Hi Joy
      Well done on wanting to protect your baby from potential vaccine injury. It can be really hard questioning and disagreeing with medical professionals. I know, I’ve been doing it for 35+ years!

      Do you mean Cape Town, SA? Please confirm and I can refer you to some people who should be able to help you.

      There are also Facebook Groups with predominantly South African membership that have a lot of great information.

      Becky Hastings
      becky@journeyboost.com
      https://journeyboost.com

  9. I am looking to find a Dr that is compassionate about my decision to not vaccinate. Is there anyway i can find a list of your drs was ou used to have on your post? I have family in South Carolina and West Virginia. I am a huge advocate against vaccine mandates. Could you please help ? Thank you. Cheryl Turner Clturner00@aol.com

    • My daughter and I are in search of a pediatric Dr that will support our decision not to vaccinate my 4mo old granddaughter in the Las Vegas/Henderson Nevada area.

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