@doctora_edith: I understand the instinct to question everything when it comes to your newborn. You want to protect them. And yet this is one of those decisions where the science is incredibly clear. Babies are born with very low vitamin K levels. It’s not because of anything we did as moms, it’s just how human biology works. And vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. Without it, newborns are at risk for something called Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB), a rare but devastating condition that can cause internal bleeding, including bleeding in the brain. Here’s the part that’s hard to ignore: • Vitamin K deficiency bleeding can happen suddenly • It often happens in babies who looked completely healthy • And when it involves the brain, it can lead to permanent disability or death The vitamin K shot: • Has been used safely for decades • Is a one-time dose given at birth • Reduces the risk of severe bleeding by more than 80x Oral vitamin K is not as reliable, and trying to give it to your newborn through your breastmilk won’t be enough either. As a pediatrician and a mom, this is not a gray area for me. This is one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect your baby in their most vulnerable first weeks of life. #pregnancy #motherhood #vitaminK #newborn #newmom

Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez

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Sunday 03 May 2026 20:08:20 GMT