I’m just going into my third trimester of my first pregnancy, and my midwife shared some information on newborn procedures - I still have some time to make my decision, but I’m wondering if there are any useful and reliable resources out there that cover the Vitamin K shot? I hear a lot about that and I don’t know what to believe…
Hi! It’s great that you’re looking into this ahead of time. 
There’s a lot of information online, and it can be hard to know what’s trustworthy.
Some excellent, evidence-based resources include:
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The * Canadian Paediatric Society’s Caring for Kids page, which explains why babies are born with low vitamin K, how the shot works, and why the injection is recommended over oral vitamin K.
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The * CDC’s parent resource on vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), which is also recommended by Perinatal Services BC, answers many common questions and myths.
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* Perinatal Services BC also has reliable information on routine newborn care and links to trusted patient resources to help families make informed decisions.
Your midwife is also a great person to chat with about any questions or concerns you have! Good luck with the remainder of your pregnancy!!