@dr.juliakovalenko: A few reasons why: 1. I trust my medical team. I don’t need to independently reinvent the wheel when I have knowledgeable providers who can help me make evidence-based decisions. And if you don’t feel comfortable with your care team, you deserve to seek additional opinions from qualified experts. You deserve to have your questions taken seriously, have risks and benefits explained, and feel that you’re making an informed decision. I also recognize that trust in healthcare isn’t equally straightforward for everyone. Black mothers, in particular, have faced disproportionately poor maternal health outcomes, disparities in treatment, and experiences of not being heard or taken seriously. These concerns are real, and acknowledging them means working toward better, more equitable healthcare, not dismissing people’s questions or concerns. Everyone deserves respectful, high-quality care and providers who take the time to earn their trust. 2. I want to give my baby as much protection as possible, especially heading into peak RSV and flu season. Pregnancy is an opportunity to provide some protection before babies are even old enough to receive certain vaccines themselves. 3. And perhaps most importantly, I know what I don’t know. I’m a psychologist with a strong background in research, but my ability to critically evaluate research does not make me an expert in every area of medicine. The hours I could spend reading about vaccines cannot compare to decades of research conducted by scientists, physicians, and public health experts who dedicate their careers to this work. #healthcare #healthcareworker #vaccines

Dr. Julia | Peds Psychologist

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