Is there a law in Wisconsin stating you have to give newborns vitamin K shots?

Answer 1

NO
http://www.vaclib.org/exempt/wisconsin.htm
For those who are planning a hospital birth but want to evade invasive routine post natal procedures such as a Hep B shot, vitamin K injection, newborn screening, or the application of silver nitrate in the newborn's eyes, a very specific birthing plan must be submitted to the hospital in advance of the birth. Hospital staff must be informed, in advance, of your needs, wants and desires where your baby and birthing experience are concerned.

Answer 2

Vitamin K injection is given to newborns to prevent hemmorhage in the brain after birth. Infants are not born with enough vitamin k for their blood to clot and in some rare cases these brain bleeds occur and causes injury, paralysis, or death. In many states you can get in trouble for neglect. I'm not sure about Massachusetts but i'm sure that social services in your area or a nurse could tell you. The best person of all to ask would even be your OBGYN. I have problems that cause my blood to clot and my son was still needed the shot. I believe parents should have the right to choose what is best but at the same time, I would be terrified of making a decision i'd live the rest of my life regretting. Congratulations on your future daughter and best wishes on whatever you decide.

Answer 3

Not sure but most states have a thing where this is commonly done upon birth to prevent jaundice (I think) so it is for the best...it is only a vitamin.

Answer 4

No sure, ask you public health nurse.

Answer 5

www.vaclib.org/exempt/wisconsin.htm hope it helps