BBL 037: Building Baby’s Health from Birth

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They're so tiny you can't see them – but they have a huge influence on the health of your baby. Gut bacteria, part of the “microbiota” are just starting to be studied, and your baby's birth has a lifetime impact on how much they help – or hurt.

In this episode I cover:

• What is gut flora and the microbiome?
• Why the early moments of life are so important to gut flora
• Good bacteria levels skyrocket during pregnancy!
• The difference between microbiota during vaginal birth and cesarean section
• How newborn gut flora influences us for life
• How good microbiota can help your baby stay calm and happy
• Is a gut imbalance the root of chronic inflammation? Asthma?
• Healthy gut bacteria help fight illness
• Best steps to give your baby a healthy digestive system
• Why fingers need to stay away from the birth canal!

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Items mentioned in this podcast include:

• Dr. Sloan's excellent article on gut microbiota and infant/child health
• Babies may be born with gut bacteria
• Great article by Karen Levy on infant microbiota

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