Current evidence based research indicates that what we eat during pregnancy has a significant impact on the early development of the baby during pregnancy and the first 1000 days of life.
A 2020 study of 88 African American babies during the first month of life included babies who were full term (>37 weeks) with no major genetic abnormalities.
Feeding human milk to newborn infants has important nutritional, physiological, immunological and psychological benefits that may impact on their long-term growth and development.
Current evidence based research indicates that what we eat during pregnancy has a significant impact on the early development of the baby during pregnancy and the first 1000 days of life.
A 2020 study of 88 African American babies during the first month of life included babies who were full term (>37 weeks) with no major genetic abnormalities.
In a recent study, Busi et al (2021) hypothesized that mode of birth elicits longer-term functional microbiome changes which may impact neonatal health and development.
It’s believed that the status of our health in later life is associated with the first bacteria that colonize our gut.
Among the most abundant members of the gut microbiota that colonize the gut of infants during early days of life are Bifidobacteria, which are believed to play a major role in the development of the immune system
Dr Leach talks about the implications of an unbalanced microbiome at birth.
Dr Susic explains the role of mode of birth on the microbiome of a baby.
Dr Susic talks about her experience with birth, and how things don’t always go to plan.
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