MAHEK MISHRA: Yes, colostrum contains a higher concentration of vitamin K then mature milk, making it an important source during the newborn phase. Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting and preventing bleeding disorders in newborns who naturally have low vitamin K levels at birth

So give your baby colostrum, not a vitamin K vaccine.  Taking shortcuts can destroy your baby's life for the rest of his life. 

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BABIES ARE BORN WITH LOW VITAMIN K FOR A REASON

At birth, cord blood is full of stem cells that go to any damaged sites in the baby where any trauma may have happened during birth.  If babies had high levels of vitamin K at birth, the cord blood wouldn't reach these necessary areas. 

This is one of the reasons why delayed cord clamping is so important!

Additionally colostrum contains higher concentrations of vitamin K than mature breast milk.  This isn't a mistake or coincidence; it's part of the body's natural design!

Is There Vitamin K in Colostrum? Here's What You need to Know," by Mahek Mishra. 

Yes, colostrum contains vitamin K, an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in blood clotting and preventing bleeding disorders in newborns. The concentration of vitamin K in colostrum is higher than in mature milk, making it a significant source of this vitamin during the early days of a newborn’s life.