Vitamin K

[Kimi89]

Had visit to the midwife today and discussed birth plans. She mentioned vitamin K for baby at birth, and that it can be an injection or oral medication.

What did you go for? X

 

[JulyBug]

I chose the injection. I'm sure my midwife said if taken orally it has to be repeated a few times over a couple of weeks?? I can't remember specifics but thought the injection would be quicker and easier! xx

 

[Rose83]

Injection - not that I was told there was a choice. They do it literally after birth so I think the baby is so stunned by everything that's happened it barely notices x

 

[Elspeth]

I don't remember being given a choice but that was 3 years ago so maybe things have moved on.

Likewise they give you an injection to help with delivery of placenta ( plus reduce haemorrhage risk).
They just give it. I don't remember being asked if I wanted it.
I think you have to be fairly explicit if you don't want these sort of things.

Xx

 

[JulyBug]

On the birth plan I completed it's asks whether you want your baby to have the vitamin K and whether you want it given via injection or orally. x

 

[Lunababy]

The injection is done straight after birth and the baby needs one. If you go with oral they need 3 doses. I think I'll go with the injection as then it's over and done with.

 

[Rose83]

They definitely asked about both mine and the baby's injection (2014 and 2016) and both were done straight after delivery. Your body has just gone through such a massive thing that you really don't notice a little injection! X

 

[kumber]

I was asked with both of mine too (2014 & 2015). I opted for the injection both times and will again, baby was too stunned to realise what was going on and when they did I just wapped them on me boob

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[Lolie14]

I was never asked with my daughter (2015) until I had just delivered her. I consented to the injection. I haven't been asked yet this time around yet but of course will have it done.

 

[russellmuscle]

I couldn't and still haven't taken me pre and post labour iron so I'd be shit at remembering oral vit k.

With both boys I opted for injection.

xxxx

 

[snowbee]

We opted for injection. I hadn't had the midwife appointment where I signed the form as I had him before the appointment and so my husband signed the forms after birth.

I was also asked about the injection for the placenta during labour, I think you have to be given the choice. I was induced and so they recommend having it, so I did.

 

[Ab202]

I've opted for the injection of vitamin k too, just cos it's over and done with then and I haven't got to worry about taking baby back for more doses x

 

[Kimi89]

I think I'll go for the injection too. Sounds less stressful for bubba.

 

[Shepherdess]

Before Labour I decided in the injection but my little girl wasn't ever given it. It was mentioned when she was born but never haopened so she had the oral. A few days in I accidentally spilt half of it and when I contacted my midwife she said not to worry but I obviously did, then I forgot a dose, I just had too much going on. Next time I'd insisit on the injection