@tracy_tysonmd: "God made babies with low vitamin K, so it must be that way for a reason." Potentially true, and the reason is life in the womb. Low clotting is perfect fetal design. But like the heart's shunts (PFO/PDA) that must close at birth, some womb-perfect physiology becomes a risk once baby is born. The difference? We can't predict which baby will bleed. So we protect them all. Perfect design is not perfect for every environment. That's the risk/benefit. #askdrtracy #vitk #Pediatrics #evidencebasedmedicine

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asouthernchick1
asouthernchick :
He also gave us the knowledge and science to prevent a lot of death and disease. Oh ...and common sense!!!
2026-09-11 23:09:57
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lilkakapilka
Lilly :
this was so helpful and informative. I have a follow up question, when does the design catch up? As in, when would a baby be able to produce it's own vitamin K to control this if no vit K was given? also don't come for me 😂 both my babies received vit K and I'm an RN, I'm just interested in the answer
2026-09-24 10:56:09
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kcellson
Kc Ellson :
One thing I try to remind my fellow Christians is that we live in a post Genesis 3 world, meaning everything is damaged by sin and the curse. That especially includes childbirth. Just because something is designed like this now does not mean it is the way it was supposed to be, we can and should use the medical knowledge God gave us to preserve life.
2026-09-12 00:38:36
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user6351853417612
Fulanigirl :
I wonder how humans made it through all those millions of years without it. It’s a serious question.
2026-09-16 06:25:23
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2slow2whimsical
2slow2whimsical :
LOVE this! as a labor nurse who sees so many decline VitK, this is such a great explanation 🫶🏼
2026-09-11 21:10:24
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jennvwing
JV 🪽 :
Thank you for creating a post that is kind and informative. For those of y’all shaming moms for “no common sense” and such- THIS kind of post is the way to reach those of us that in general are more hesitant to intervene in natural processes without very good reason and explanation. Treating us like idiots only increases hesitation and decreases trust. INFORMED consent is lacking. Acting like we are just idiots only worsens the problem. I became more trusting of vaccines after a kind, patient doctor actually answered my questions, validated some of my concerns, and then left me to make a decision without pressure. I ended up following his recommendation.
2026-09-13 04:21:45
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mommaj9753
mommaj9753 :
It doesn’t need correcting after birth either.
2026-09-12 03:45:09
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man111m
🦋 :
they need to hang this in EVERY L&D floor and Obstetrics office. People need to know what they are risking. and why their logic isn’t sound
2026-09-12 04:50:54
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nelii_n1
Daily.romantic🩷💫🎀🕯️🌸🦢🕰️ :
I’ve heard that vit k drops are an option is that accurate?
2026-09-12 17:43:34
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britiand
Brit🕯 :
And why wouldn't the fat soluable Vit K from colostrum and breast milk be the evolutionary solution?
2026-09-12 12:34:08
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slbthemama
slbthemama :
Great explanation! It is difficult to see parents choose not to give their new born vitamin K. Even new moms need extra supplements after giving birth or their systems can run depleted. Water, vitamins, protein, etc. I don't understand the hesitation to give a new born what could save their lives. 🥺
2026-09-11 22:58:12
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sweetsunny_ish
sweetsunny_ish :
Babies need vitamin K now because we have different risks. Such as vehicles, elevated surfaces, and aggressive births.
2026-09-12 00:57:42
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caseysherer
Casey :
Truly one of the best explanations I’ve ever seen!👏
2026-09-12 01:22:21
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rhibog
Rhi :
Thank you for sharing this information. I genuinely wish doctors and scientists posted more content like this on social media. I think a lot of the general populations fear of science is from ignorance. This is a really great explanation, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it changed someone’s mind after they read it.
2026-09-12 21:12:23
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vickiesue821
vickiesue821 :
As a 20 year NICU nurse who is dealing with more and more refusals of vitamin K, thank you for the deep dive on this.
2026-09-14 04:49:02
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yourfavobg
DrBtheOB.GYN :
I respect your patience and willingness to explain this and meet patients where they are
2026-09-14 01:15:41
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k7888897
k7888897 :
We are also born hungry, and that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t eat because we were just meant to be able to survive between meals
2026-09-12 16:15:01
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meowamine
meowamine :
Odds ratio of 81 is crazy.
2026-09-11 21:45:14
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heyitsheather89
Heather :
God also made cancer and chose to give it to kids and let them die so…excuse me for not fully believing everything he did is in the best interest of people
2026-09-14 01:35:28
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orchidsantaana
Orchid Santa Ana :
I absolutely love this, do you have one on Hepatitis B?
2026-09-13 12:31:23
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leedleleedleleeeeeee
leedleleedleleeee :
I'm a nurse but far from L&D. I've always known about vitamin K and the reasoning, but im curious. If the mother highly increased her intake of vitamin K, would that make a difference? I've heard of breast milk changing colors through diet and baby's needs, so im curious if, before modern L&D, if there were traditions around eating a bunch of greens after birth or something.
2026-09-12 17:02:43
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thesynergizer
thesynergizer :
this was very well done
2026-09-12 05:10:06
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lulubrown885
lulu brown885 :
Yes yes yes!!!! Thank you for making this video!
2026-09-14 01:26:02
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jadewilliyams
Jade Williyams :
Thank you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
2026-09-13 11:09:16
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rupaw_charles
RuPaw Charles :
Vitamin K saved my dads life several times.
2026-09-11 23:50:18
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