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Episode Overview: Part Two of Three
In this continuation of our conversation with Dr. Stuart Fischbein (“Dr. Stu”), we dig into some of the most hotly debated topics in maternity and newborn care — from vitamin K injections and vaccine safety to antibiotics in labor and the pressures families face inside medical systems.
Dr. Stu unpacks the controversy around vitamin K, explaining what the evidence does and doesn’t say about early versus late-onset deficiency bleeding, and why the decision ultimately rests with parents. We explore how hospital protocols, financial incentives, and medical algorithms shape the options presented to families — often without full transparency about risks, benefits, or alternatives.
This episode also touches on broader themes of trust in science, how to read research critically, and the systemic force ...