During a hospital birth, she made several deliberate choices regarding her newborn’s care. She declined the routine administration of the Hepatitis B vaccine, the application of eye ointment, and the newborn bath, opting instead for a more minimal intervention approach. However, she did consent to the Vitamin K injection, a decision she later came to regret and would advise others to reconsider carefully.
One of her key takeaways from the experience was the importance of keeping the baby within sight at all times. She emphasized that if the newborn needs to be taken out of the room for any reason, a trusted person, such as the baby’s father or another close support person, should always accompany them to ensure transparency and peace of mind.