- Written by Jeramie Peacock
As midwives consider the potential impact of the new H1N1 Flu virus on our clients, it serves us well to consider modalities and options for preventative treatment. Although the mainstream is pro-vaccination, there are many varied opinions on the matter to take into account.
The issue of vaccination safety, specifically in regard to pregnant women, is a vast subject. A thorough discussion on the topic would contain volumes of information. Complete texts are dedicated to the subject, and to attempt to fully describe the many dimensions of this controversial subject in a single article would be impossible. There are, however, many resources available to interested and concerned parents and health professionals. In my opinion, vaccination in pregnant women is very similar to the issue of childhood immunization—both are deeply personal issues that require rigorous investigation and consideration. At the end of this article, I have included a list of references for further investigation into the swine flu vaccine and its safety in pregnant women.
