In einer eMail vom 27-2-02 20:47:00 West-Europa (standaardtijd) schreibt
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> In some countries, artificially fed babies are not given Vitamin K
> prophylaxis while BF babies are.  I think the evidence for the defensibility
> of such a practice, both w.r.t. who gets Vit.K and who doesn't, leaves much
> to be desired.  We know too little about the Vitamin K levels in blood of
> babies who have nursed physiologically since birth.
>

The Netherlands is one of those countries and this practice is used as a
''disadvantage to breastfeeding'' since ''AIM contains vit K, but human milk
does not"" (This is the official standpoint, "I" do know human milk does
contain vit K in -probably- sufficient amounts if good bf management is
practiced. There is no informed choice and parents who do not wish to give
their bf child the initial shot and the daily drops for 3 months are highly
critisized.

Warmly greeting,

Gonneke
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Gonneke van Veldhuizen  =+=  IBCLC, LLLL, MOM  =+=  primairy school teacher

EUROLAC
breastfeeding information centre and lactation consultant practice
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac

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