Review (and GIVEAWAY) of Vaccinations by Aviva Jill Romm

The vaccination debate. For some it's a no brainer. For others its one of the most charged issues they will ever face as a parent or pre-parent. (photo credit) (Can we call it a war instead of a debate? Because, honestly, that's the way it feels sometimes....)

When I was getting ready to have Little Owl I remember feeling terrified and unsure about where to start when it came to understanding the pros and cons of vaccinations. I know people I respect who stand firmly on both sides of this debate. As a new parent, or expecting family, the task of sifting through the seemingly conflicting and endless articles, books, and conversations can be overwhelming.

Enter the book Vaccinations by Aviva Jill Romm.

I can't remember who recommended this book to me. But I'm so glad that it came to my attention before Athena was born. I love this book. I love Aviva Jill Romm. Not only is she a MD, she is also a midwife, herbalist, mother and grandmother.

This book takes a charged issue and brings calm and clarity. It is balanced. I didn't walk away from the book think either "I'm vaccinating. No question" or "Vaccinations are evil. Never." This book examines the pros and cons fairly. 

Romm provides a comprehensive guide to each disease as well as the potential side affects to each vaccine. I felt empowered after reading this book. 

Not only was it a book I read once, however. It is a book that I continue to refer to (provided I haven't lent it to a friend!) because of the information on all the diseases and alternative remedies it provides. 

The vaccination debate is possibly one of the most difficult and charged decisions awaiting new parents. For me what was most helpful in the decision making process was calm, clear-headed thinking and presentation of the information available. This book was extremely helpful. 

See Vaccinations by Aviva Jill Romm on Amazon. 

But don't just take my word for it! Get a copy through Amazon for your home library or as a baby shower gift! Or, if you are feeling lucky enter the giveaway below! A big thanks to Aviva herself for providing a copy to one lucky reader! Be sure and stop by her website--http://avivaromm.com/
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Further Recommended Reading:

Nina Planck author or Real Food brings clarity and simplicity to an often very confusing time for young mothers. There is so much conflicting information to sift through that knowing what to eat and drink during conception, pregnancy and baby's first food is confusing. But Planck makes it so easy. Read my full review or view Real Food for Mother and Baby on Amazon. 



Sally Fallon Morell's (author of Nourishing Traditions) new book is a must-have for any Real Foodie parents library. This book contains so much helpful information on so many aspects of raising a child--everything from choices faced in pre-conception to the teenage years. Definitely a book to keep handy to reference throughout the years. Read my full review or see The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care on Amazon. 

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