Vit K Shots

Feb 26, 2015
When a baby is born I like for moms and dads to enjoy the golden hour. Often however, at hospitals, the desire and perceived need, is to immediately take care of business. Meaning, amongst other things, to give 2 shots – Hep B and Vit K and then put erythromycin ointment in baby’s eyes. Should these things be delayed? Should they be declined?


Well, now for one shot there maybe another option. The Vit K drops that can be given to babies instead of the shot can actually given to a breast feeding mom with greater overall benefit to the baby.