Two babies fight for their lives after home birth, vitamin K refusal
Hadassah doctors save two newborns in critical condition - one suffering brain-threatening complications after a home birth, the other massive bleeding after not receiving vitamin K
Assessment
Two newborns at Hadassah nearly died from preventable conditions: one from a home birth complication, the other from vitamin K refusal. The cases highlight the risks of rejecting standard medical protocols. The public should watch for renewed debate on parental medical choices versus infant safety.