For those weighing eye ointment...

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I read an article from Evidence Based Birth regarding the eye ointment, and it discusses the history of it and reasons for it today including options that parents have in *most* states (not all).  Have a look if it's something you wondered about. 

http://evidencebasedbirth.com/is-erythromycin-eye-ointment-always-necessary-for-newborns/

I fit the category of being negative for the relevant STDs and being in a faithful monogamous relationship, and don't agree with the recent belief of it being a "catch all" for general infections from the birth canal, so we are quite comfortable opting out for our children and are glad to have lived in states where it's no big deal to refuse it.