The History of CHD + What To Know About Vitamin K

The history of Children’s Health Defense sets the stage for all that organization has achieved and is yet to accomplish — from legal victories to community engagement, scientific findings to family empowerment. Join Mary Holland, Esq. and Polly Tommey as they take a look back in time on this anniversary of CHD, during today’s program.

After giving birth in a hospital, the Vitamin K shot is often administered to the newborn. This practice started in the mid-1900s, according to Marcella Piper-Terry, as a means of combatting bleeding in infants who were delivered with what some may consider primitive techniques. But there is more to the story than practitioners don’t know or choose not to disclose to their patients. Watch this installment of “Mothers2B” to learn more!