130: Vitamin K at Birth: The Tiny Injection Social Media Got Wrong

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130: Vitamin K at Birth: The Tiny Injection Social Media Got Wrong

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In this episode, Afif and Anne take a deep dive into vitamin K at birth and the growing wave of misinformation surrounding it online. They explore why newborn babies are naturally low in vitamin K, how clotting works, and what vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) actually is. The discussion covers the differences between intramuscular and oral vitamin K, why the injection remains the most reliable protection, and the devastating consequences VKDB can have, including brain bleeding and death. Along the way, they unpack some of the most common myths circulating on social media, from claims about “toxins” and cancer to misconceptions around breastfeeding and “natural” birth. As always, the episode combines evidence-based medicine with honesty, humour, and practical conversations about how healthcare professionals and parents can navigate fear, risk, and misinformation together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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