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Vitamin K Shot

 


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Sometime within the first 1-2 hours of birth, your baby will be given an injection of Vitamin K.  Vitamin K is a naturally occurring vitamin that helps in the blood-clotting process.  Once feeding is well established, your baby's body will produce enough Vitamin K on its own.