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Here is part of an article I wrote about vitamin K. Eye ointment is only

used to prevent sexually transmitted diseases transmitted to a newborn

during a vaginal delivery. If the mother knows she is free of these, then

the ointment is unnecessary.

Vitamin K

An injection of vitamin K (1.0 mg) is routinely administered to all

newborns to prevent unexpected bleeding caused by low levels of vitamin

K-dependent blood clotting factors. Vitamin K is present in green

vegetables, vegetable oils, and dairy products, but intake or

supplementation during pregnancy does not ensure prevention of vitamin K

deficiency in newborns.

The syndrome of vitamin K deficiency bleeding occurs in approximately 1 in

10,000 babies. Hemorrhagic disease that occurs from week 2-12 of life is the

most dangerous form. Half of these affected babies suffer sudden bleeding

into the brain, and 20 percent of affected babies die. Studies have shown

that a single injection or oral dose of vitamin K at birth results in

adequate coagulation status and vitamin K levels for up to three months

following birth.

Injected vitamin K ran into a problem when researchers in 1990 noted an

increased incidence of childhood cancer in children given vitamin K

injections at birth. Specifically, they found that injected vitamin K

doubled the incidence of leukemia in children less than ten years of age. A

subsequent study in 1992 revealed the same association between injected

vitamin K and cancer, but no such association with oral vitamin K. These

researchers recommended exclusive use of oral vitamin K.

Since vitamin K given within 12 hours of birth can reduce the risk of

vitamin K deficiency bleeding, it seems prudent to give an oral dose of 1-2

mg. Injections of vitamin K are painful and can cause bruising at the

injection site. There may also be an increased risk of cancer associated

with vitamin K injections.

Mothers should eat foods with high vitamin K content during pregnancy

(green vegetables and dairy products) because vitamin K is transferred to

the fetus across the placenta. Pregnant women can also take alfalfa tablets

during pregnancy, a good source of vitamin K.

It is also advisable to give 1-2 mg. of vitamin K to breastfed infants at

ages one to two weeks and at four weeks. Formulas are already supplemented

with vitamin K. Alternatively, nursing mothers can take a daily dose of

vitamin K during the first three months following birth. If nursing mothers

take a daily 5 mg. vitamin K supplement their babies' vitamin K status

improves through the first 12 weeks of life.

Although oral vitamin K is not licensed for use as a drug by the FDA, drops

for oral administration are available. Typically, one drop contains 2 mg. of

vitamin K. Contact a midwife in your area, or a birthing supply company

(such as birthwithlove.com), or Scientific Botanicals (206 527-5521) where

your health care provider can order liquid vitamin K directly.

Randall Neustaedter OMD, LAc

Classical Medicine Center

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