Yes: Yes, vitamin k is indicated in all newborns whether they are born vaginally or via c/section. This is to prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. It's a single dose injection.
Answered 4/22/2013
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Define natrural: Vitamin k is given to prevent neonatal bleeding in any form of delivery. Those who choose to deliver at home via u-tube video's or lay midwives in some states may not have access to this prescription injection medication.Oral preparations take days to begin working. Use of vitamin k is routine in all hospital based deliveries.
Answered 12/9/2013
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