Partial restoration of the microbiota of cesarean-born infants via vaginal microbial transfer
Abstract
Exposure of newborns to the maternal vaginal microbiota is interrupted with cesarean birthing. Babies delivered by cesarean section (C-section) acquire a microbiota that differs from that of vaginally delivered infants, and C-section delivery has been associated with increased risk for immune and metabolic disorders. Here we conducted a pilot study in which infants delivered by C-section were exposed to maternal vaginal fluids at birth....
Paper Details
Title
Partial restoration of the microbiota of cesarean-born infants via vaginal microbial transfer
Published Date
Feb 1, 2016
Journal
Volume
22
Issue
3
Pages
250 - 253
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