Bacteria Link to Bub Health

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BABIES born naturally have different gut bacteria than those delivered by caesarean, new research has found.

In the largest study into newborn microbiota, Melbourne researchers found that babies born vaginally got most of their gut bacteria from their mums’ gut — not the birth canal.

C-section infants carried more bacteria commonly found in a hospital environment, including those with antimicrobial resistance.

Period19 Sept 2019

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  • TitleBacteria Link to Bub Health
    Degree of recognitionLocal
    Media name/outletHerald Sun
    Media typePrint
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date19/09/19
    DescriptionBABIES born naturally have different gut bacteria than those delivered by caesarean, new research has found.

    In the largest study into newborn microbiota, Melbourne researchers found that babies born vaginally got most of their gut bacteria from their mums’ gut — not the birth canal.

    C-section infants carried more bacteria commonly found in a hospital environment, including those with antimicrobial resistance.
    Producer/AuthorBrigid O'Connell
    PersonsKirsten Palmer
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