I wanted to see if anyone had any recent studies or information about Vitamin 
K in Breastmilk.  Is there enough? Is the Vitamin K shot really necessary right 
after birth for exclusively breastfed babies? The information in the archives is 
a little older and I wanted to see if there was any new information.

A mom went to get a circumcision done at 9 days old.  The mother had 
refused the vitamin K shot, and is exclusively breastfeeding.  The doctor 
refused to do the circ without the vitamin K shot.  He stated there was no 
vitamin K in breastmilk and that it would be necessary.  Shouldn't the baby 
have enough vitamin K by day 9?

Thanks for any information.

Darilyn
LLL Leader

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