Patient's question:
My baby had intracranial hemorrhage at 40 days after birth. The doctor said it was due to a lack of vitamin K. Is it true that newborns who are fed formula cannot breastfeed? Can newborns with a lack of vitamin K receive the vaccination? Because getting vaccinated may easily cause skin irritation. I am currently preparing to have another baby, but I can't help but worry.Doctor's answer:
Is vitamin K deficiency related to breast milk? Vitamin K deficiency, also known as acquired hypoprothrombinemia, refers to the condition where vitamin K deficiency leads to the inhibition of vitamin K-dependent clotting factor activity, resulting in bruising that can be corrected by vitamin K. It is often caused by insufficient vitamin K intake during pregnancy. In newborns aged 2 to 7 days after birth, vitamin K deficiency can lead to bruising due to the depletion of vitamin K stores, insufficient intake, and endogenous synthesis disorders.