Hi Greg

Thanks for your reply.

I have been following the story of the Sydney couple and their mistreatment by DOCS. It's just sickening!

I am under the care of an OB - Glen Lowe at Newcastle and will be having the ceasar at Newcastle Private. So far he hasn't even batted an eyelid at our choice not to immunise.
But that's not too say the paediatrician won't. Aparantly I need a paed to be present at the ceasar.

I will be seeing our family GP in a few weeks and am going to ask him if we can get a medical exemption for the new baby. My other children have medical exemptions from any further immunisation due to adverse reactions.

I am not sure if you can actually get an exemption on the grounds of family history but we will be trying. There is also a section on the exemption form where a Dr. can suggest that the immunisations be delayed for medical reasons.So I am hoping that we can fit into either catergory.If not we will fill out the conscientious objection form and make sure everyone is aware of our choice. I am hoping that having a medical exemption will carry more weight with the other medicos, and they might leave us alone.

I'll have a look and see if I can find the thread for the doula you spoke about as we don't have anyone else that will support our wishes.

Kind regards
LisaB.