The shots, which are not vaccines, are important because babies are born with insufficient vitamin K. This deficiency can lead to devastating and potentially fatal bleeding in infants, called vitamin ...
Midwives warn more parents are saying no to the Vitamin K injection for newborns. A Netmums midwife explains the risks.
Babies aren't born with enough vitamin K, which the body needs for blood to clot. An injection at birth helps prevent severe ...
If preterm labor is a possibility, these shots can help protect your baby's lungs and improve outcomes. Here's when they're ...
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Why do newborns need a vitamin K shot?
It's no fun watching your new baby getting a shot soon after birth, but one vitamin K injection provides important protection for them against a scary condition. "Vitamin K injection is a vital ...
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