Your Microbiome has a very important role to play during Pregnancy
Research suggests that managing your microbiome during pregnancy can impact both the course of your pregnancy and the microbiome of your baby.
Speak with your obstetrician, midwife and other healthcare providers about to best to manage your microbiome during pregnancy and watch this short video for some tips based on what the research says.
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The significance of what we eat during pregnancy for our babies
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.
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Changes in gut microbiota during pregnancy
During the pregnancy period unique inflammatory and immune changes alter the maternal gut function and microbiota composition as the pregnancy advances.
Is probiotic supplementation during pregnancy important for labour?
Is Probiotic Supplementation During Pregnancy Important for Labour? Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 Adaptation of the maternal immune system to the developmental
Factors that affect the microbiome during pregnancy
Factors that Affect the Microbiome During Pregnancy Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 Pregnancy is a complex physiological process associated with simultaneous hormonal,
Maternal obesity and the gut microbiome
Maternal Obesity and the Gut Microbiome Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 Maternal obesity is the result of complex and multifactorial pathways and
Nutritional recommendations for the perinatal period and influence on infant gut microbiota development
Nutritional Recommendations for the Perinatal Period and Influence on Infant Gut Microbiota Development Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 Purpose of the reviewed
The effect of adherence to a Mediterranean Diet in early pregnancy on maternal and fetus Health
The Effect of Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet in Early Pregnancy on Maternal and Fetus Health Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 The
Watch our videos
Information about Information about the microbiome and its role during pregnancy. For the full expert interviews, head to 'meet the experts' in 'the science' menu at the top of this page.
pregnancy with brittany
Brittany reveals a key concern of her clients during pregnancy.
pregnancy with dr dani susic
Dr Susic talks about the MUMS Study she is working on and initial results relating to the microbiome during pregnancy.
pregnancy with dr steven leach
Dr Leach explains ‘dysbiosis’ or an unbalanced microbiome.
