This scares me so much that doctors would even think of giving a flu vaccine to a pregnant woman. Do the research first, please, especially a BIG NO to the swine flu vaccine for anyone. You have to be alarmed when you hear that at least 30% of doctors and nurses, two weeks ago, said they would not have it. The amount of mercury and aluminum in these shots, one alone, is "safe" (whatever that means) for someone that weighs 550 pounds. The other ingredients in these shots would stop you in your tracks.
Here are sites that you can do some of your research at and email me if you need more information or have questions. Please, this is your choice, no one should pressure you into having any shots. I could give a long list of what could happen to your baby, one of which is neurological damage, if you do any of these shots at this time. This is the major brain development period for your baby. Omega 3s (specifically the DHA), antioxidants, organic foods are what you should be thinking about putting into your body.
www.nvic.org
www.mercola.com
Read anything by Dr. Russell Blaylock, a neurologist who has spent YEARS researching the dangers of neurotoxins like aluminum and mercury (these are at the top of the list).
Then start doing the research for which vaccines your new baby should be getting or NOT. Same sites as above but if you go to www.tacanow.org to Vaccines, they have compiled lots of studies and information all in one place. Get The Vaccine Book by Dr. Robert Sears to start with. He is still a little too pro vaccine for me but this is a great book.
Yes on saving the cord blood if you can. Wish I had thought of it:o)
For anyone who has been forced to get the flu vaccine or is having second thoughts about their decision of getting one, read this to help your body.
http://www.rense.com/general87/vaccin.htm