Vitamin K- but the cord is clamped so that it doesn't bleed. It can't just be cut or it will hemorrhage. The baby doesn't have sufficient clotting proteins as a newborn, so it is given a shot of Vitamin K to help with that.
Vitamin K is typically administered to newborns through an injection shortly after birth. This helps prevent a rare but serious bleeding disorder called vitamin K deficiency bleeding.
Newborns usually receive an injection of vitamin K shortly after birth.
Newborns are especially prone to vitamin K deficiency
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Vit K is administered I.M. after birth.
vitamin D will prevent rickets.
Vitamin K deficiency can cause massive hemorrhaging in infants due to impaired blood clotting. This deficiency can occur because newborns have lower levels of vitamin K, which is needed for proper blood coagulation. Infants are typically given a vitamin K injection shortly after birth to prevent this deficiency.
Vitamin E is well-tolerated, and side effects are rare. However, in some individuals who are vitamin K deficient, vitamin E may increase the risk for hemorrhage or bleeding.
vitamin e does i swear
no, but vitamin C does! =]]
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