thread: Vitamin K after birth?

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    Sep 2006
    Sydney
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    Vitamin K after birth?

    Hi,

    I'm just wondering what people think about the Vitamin K injection/oral dose that is routinely given in hospitals to the baby after birth.

    I'm having a homebirth and am seeking to avoid my bubs having exposure to any extra adrenalin (which would happen if they were jabbed with a needle) so I can have a calm, successful breastfeeding experience.

    I know I do have a choice not to give bubs Vit K and was wondering if anyone else has done the same thing.

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