Thanks Jan,
There is definitely more to this issue than I first thought.
Regards Kim
At 08:16 4/06/2004, you wrote:
Hi Kim
Healthy women having home births rarely opt for these injections to be given to their newborn.
Once the parents have read all the available literature they can't see the sense in injecting their baby if it is not at risk of a bleeding disorder or contacting Hep B.
I fear most women giving birth in hospital only hear the manufacturer's reasons for using their product accompanied by a staff attitude that makes parents feel neglectful if they don't agree to having the injections administered.
Information about the benefits of mother's diet rich in Vit K and the importance of family hygeine in the home surroundings are rarely discussed when discussing haemorrhagic disease or Hepatitis B.
Providing one-sided information is just another way of making the majority of women and their families dependent on medical science to ensure "optimal health for all".
I wouldn't want my baby having IMI injections while it is trying to make the transition to extrauterine life (unless of course I was in a bed next to a Hep B carrier or being cared for by staff with the same status.
Jan Robinson
On Thursday, June 3, 2004, at 05:04 PM, Lois Wattis wrote:
Dear Kim, yes, midwives do administer the Vit K injection, and the Hep B
injection, and whatever else is deemed "necessary" for the poor jabbed baby.
Be aware also that Vit K is able to be administered orally (three doses
spaced over first month of life) giving much the same prophylactic treatment
as intramuscular injections. Have a look at Sara Wickham's articles and
AIMS publications about Vitamin K for an alternative perspective - visit
<http://www.withwoman.co.uk/>http://www.withwoman.co.uk/ Best wishes, Lois
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Hi Kim Yes we do give the vitamin K injection within a few hours of birth. The heel prick test is usually done on the third day after birth
Alan
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Hi everyone,
I was hoping you wouldn't mind answering a question I have.
I have been doing a bit of study over the past 18 months and two of my subjects are Anat&Phys and Pathology. Recently, in class vitamin K injections became the topic of conversation and when asked whether midwives would administer the vitamin K shot or not my lecturer, who is also an anesthetist, advised of course they would, along with the heel prick test.
Can you tell me, is this actually true. I'd love to hear your feedback.
Regards Kim Your friendly list admin :-)
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