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What I find interesting about the eye drops is that they are used even
if the baby is born via c-section. If the baby doesn't pass through the
birth canal, then there is no risk of infection...
Joylyn
Laura Hart, RN, BSN, IBCLC wrote:
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>In a message dated 11/9/2005 10:04:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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>Merewyn Janson writes "We don't put drops in baby's eyes. Why is this
>done?"
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>Sheena answered: The drops or ointment is an antibiotic, its a preventative
>against a
>possible eye infection from baby passing through the birth canal. I believe
>it is to prevent a gonorrheal infection to the eyes, which can cause some
>bad problems. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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>Individual states have passed a law that requires health care personnel to
>give the ointment after birth. I believe you are correct - the reason that
>the law was passed was to prevent infection that can cause blindness. If
>individual parents do not want it done they must sign a waver. We also have laws
>that require newborns to have hearing tests, genetic disease screening &
>parents must use approved car seats for infants & children.
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>Laura Hart
>Winter Park, Florida USA
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