The development of a baby’s gut microbiome and immune system and the role of beneficial bacteria, Bifidobacteria
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.
The Persistent Effects of Birth Mode on Gut Microbiota Composition, Immune System Development and Antimicrobial Resistance
It is believed that mode of birth (Vaginal or Caesarean) has a significant effect on early gut microbiota acquisition and development. Globally, the rate of caesarean birth is consistently increasing as a result of multiple factors. Among these factors are the increase in the overall income and the easy access to health facilities. In 2015, around 29.7 million births happened by caesarean, accounting for about 18% of the births in 169 countries.
Early Microbiota Colonization and Gut Metabolome
It’s believed that the status of our health in later life is associated with the first bacteria that colonize our gut.
High Fat Diet, Obesity and Microbiota
Nutrition during pregnancy is one of the most important factors that play a significant role in the early developmental process through the regulation of epigenetic mechanisms during pregnancy and neonatal periods.
The role of Bifidobacteria in HMOs utilization and systematic immune upregulation
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
Breast Feeding and The Hot Topic Of Immunity
Is there a hotter topic than immunity in these Covid-19 times? As the global scientific community focuses on developing vaccines that confer immunity, we’ve become familiar with the concept of a compromised or ‘weakened’ immune systems.
Cesarean Section, Microbiota and Risk of Respiratory Infection
In a recent prospective study, Reyman et al (2019), assessed the effect of delivery mode on gut microbiota, independent of antibiotic administration to mothers.
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 is associated with multiple pregnancy complications such as increased risk of miscarriage, gestational diabetes, hypertension, and preeclampsia as well as increased risk of cesarean section delivery. Maternal obesity is the […]
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 article: Highlight the nutritional recommendations for perinatal period (perinatal period starts at 22 completed weeks of gestation and ends 7 completed days after birth) The influence of maternal microbiome and […]
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 health outcome of pregnant women and their newborn child is influenced by many environmental factors. Maternal nutrition is one of the important factors that create a suitable environment for the […]
