Dear Abby: Expectant mom braces for conflict as anti‑vaccine relatives ask to visit baby
OregonLive.com • • health
Key Points:
- An expectant mother plans to require all visitors to her newborn to be up to date on vaccines, following her doctor's advice, but faces resistance from some family members who prefer alternatives like testing and masks.
- The mother is stressed and resentful due to ongoing family disagreements about vaccination and has set boundaries that have not been well received.
- Dear Abby advises the mother to prioritize her baby's health by following medical advice and to maintain distance from family members who refuse to comply during the baby's first three months.
- Another letter describes a mother dealing with her adult daughter accusing her of childhood abuse, despite no recollection or evidence from family members, and the daughter's ongoing defense of an abusive partner.
- Abby recommends family therapy to allow all parties to express their perspectives
