I read a few years ago that they weren't giving the injection in the U.K. That the oral solution was better, except it needs to be given in three doses. Are they giving the injection again?

I remember the study that linked the vit'K shot to leukemia was done in Birmingham, around 1995.

Problem is no other country has been able to duplicate the results.

I can tell you that after every babe of mine got the vit-K the nurse would say, "look at that blood clot, she didn't even need that shot." And I have known many homebirthed babes who did just fine without it.

Have the mother eat a diet rich in vit-K (can't remember where it comes from at the moment) And make sure the baby is breastfed. (No bottles or pacifiers for the first six weeks!!!) Everything should be fine.

[This message has been edited by mamma3 (edited 13 July 2000).]