Vitamin K is essential for normal blood clotting and helps protect newborn babies from serious bleeding. While most babies receive Vitamin K shortly after birth, we provide a catch-up service for babies who may have missed their initial dose.
Our experienced clinicians can review your baby’s medical history, explain the procedure and answer any questions before treatment.
The procedure involves a single intramuscular Vitamin K injection, usually administered into the baby’s thigh. The injection is quick, with your clinician taking care to keep your baby comfortable throughout the visit.
Newborn babies have naturally low levels of Vitamin K, which can increase the risk of VKDB. In rare cases, VKDB can cause serious internal bleeding, including bleeding in the brain.
Providing Vitamin K helps reduce this risk and supports your baby’s health during the early months of life.
A quick and gentle injection that helps protect newborns from Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB).
Assessment and treatment for tongue tie in babies and children, including tongue tie release where clinically appropriate.
Telehealth consultations provide convenient access to medical care by phone or video, where clinically appropriate.
Aclasta infusion is a treatment used for certain bone and mineral conditions, including osteoporosis, where clinically appropriate.
Iron infusion provides iron directly into the bloodstream to help restore iron levels when oral iron supplements are not suitable,
Circumcision services are available for both children and adults, provided in conjunction with Dr M. Hajoona of Victoria Circumcision Clinic.
