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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Don’t Pass on Your Muffin Top & Love Handles to Your Baby
It’s not just eye colour that gets passed onto your child, or blonde hair, genetic quirk or any other trait we ordinarily associate with heredity.
The skin your baby’s in
Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis (AD) has been on the rise in industrialised countries over the last few decades, such that now 20% of babies will have Eczema by the time they reach six months.
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The associations of maternal pre-pregnancy BMI with pregnancy and infant gut microbiome
The Associations of Maternal Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index with Pregnancy and Infant Gut Microbiome (Michigan Study) Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 This
Microbiome before pregnancy and its impact on successful conception
Microbiome Before Pregnancy and its Impact on Successful Conception Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 It has been assumed that the composition of
Maternal gut microbiota changes and periconceptional diet
Maternal Gut Microbiota Changes and Periconceptional Diet Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 Manipulation of maternal diet during pre-pregnancy and pregnancy has been
Ethnic background and vaginal microbiota
Ethnic Background and Vaginal Microbiota Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 The vaginal microbiota is complex ecosystem influenced by ethnic background, genes, and
Bifidobacteria supplementation in preventing allergy development in infants
Bifidobacteria Supplementation in Preventing Allergy Development in Infants Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and
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.
