For decades, we’ve believed the uterus, the very place where new life begins, was a sterile sanctuary. Doctors were taught it was a pristine, microbe-free zone, untouched by the billions of bacteria thriving elsewhere in our bodies. But what if this long-standing medical belief was completely wrong? What if the ability to conceive, for many … Read more
It’s two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn’t feeling quite right. Maybe you feel a bit bloated. Maybe you’re farting more than usual.
The results showed the pregnant women with IBD had higher incidences of common pregnancy complications.
Extra virgin olive oil is a main component in the Mediterranean diet, and now it’s found to have healthy effects in breast milk.
An international team of researchers found that maternal microbiome helps in the development of the placenta, which in turn, promotes healthy development of the baby.
One biological reason for the racial disparities in preterm births is low levels of the lactobacillus crispatus bacteria in the vaginal microbiome.
Pregnant mothers following an unhealthy diet may have an unhealthy vaginal microbiome, which is linked to a greater risk of infant death and changes to their development.
The type of microbes in the mother’s gut flora may influence nutrient absorption and affect pregnancy outcomes, according to a recent study.
Probiotics may help to restore the beneficial bacteria and stave off morning sickness in pregnant women, according to a new study.