88. Preventing Newborn Hemorrhage with Vitamin K: Are Shots or Oral Drops Better? | Ask Dr. David

Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is caused by a vitamin K deficiency. Though not common, I’ve seen a brain hemorrhage happen in a baby due to not taking vitamin K. Most hospitals give intramuscular vitamin K shots, but some parents are hesitant. There are oral options available. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32644420/ https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=vitamin-k-deficiency-bleeding-in-the-newborn-90-P02372 https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/mrl-report/polyoxyl-castor-oil-polyoxyl-hydrogenated-castor-oil-summary-report-committee-veterinary-medicinal-products_en.pdf https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/705142-POLYSORBATE80/ https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/705315-PROPYLENE_GLYCOL/ https://shop.bioticsresearch.com/products/bio-k-mulsion https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/ https://www.healthychild.com/are-vitamin-k-shots-necessary/ https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/vitamin-k-prophylaxis-in-newborns http://www.mercola.com/2004/may/26/vitamin_k_injections.htm https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/delivery-beyond/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Administration-of-Vitamin-K.aspx http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Guidelines-Standards/Newborn/VitaminK_PracticeResource.pdf ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throughout the week! https://bit.ly/3xhijVf Let's connect: Website: https://DrDavidMD.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/PagingDrDavidMD IG: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrdavidmd/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drdavidmd/ TW: https://twitter.com/PagingDrDavidMD -------- Become a patron to access exclusive content. Click below: https://www.patreon.com/DrDavidMD Dr. David is an independent thinker who draws from more than 25 years of clinical experience. He relies on a broad range of evidence-based information to provide his best possible guidance. Dr. David's thoughts and opinions may shift as the data evolves. Information he shares with the public is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content is informative and does not replace the need for consultation with qualified health professionals.