Episode #289: What Every Parent Should Know About Their Baby’s Microbiome with Dr. Gabriela Sheets

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Did you know that your baby’s microbiome, the community of microbes that support their gut, immunity, and overall health, is shaped before they are even born?

In this eye opening episode, Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Gabriela Sheets, a human biologist and microbiome researcher, about how a mama’s health before, during, and after pregnancy sets the stage for her child’s long term wellbeing. You’ll learn how babies acquire beneficial microbes, why vaginal health matters more than you might think, and when probiotics help or do not. You will also explore practical ways to test and support both your and your baby’s microbiome through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

This episode is filled with valuable insights for any mama who wants to raise a thriving child from the inside out. You will walk away feeling informed and empowered to take meaningful action.

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Topics Covered in This Episode

How a baby’s microbiome is seeded before and after birth
The link between a mom’s vaginal microbiome and fertility and pregnancy outcomes
When to consider microbiome testing and how to interpret results
How to choose probiotics for you or your baby and what to avoid
When it’s best to use food, supplements, or skip probiotics altogether

Show Notes:

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This episode’s guest

Dr. Gabriela Sheets is a human biologist and mama who has spent over a decade researching the early development of the infant microbiome (how babies acquire important microorganisms in and on their bodies). Her research has earned her numerous grants and awards, yet her passion lies in sharing this information with those who can make the most difference for the next generation: moms! In her time away from her deliciously wild three year old, Gabriela consults with mamas, practitioners and companies in all things microbiome. To make this valuable and actionable information more widely accessible, Gabriela is developing a series of online educational programs for young families and practitioners. Most recently, she has teamed up with Needed to support their prenatal program and to co-develop their upcoming infant/kids line. Gabriela believes we can support human thriving, one mama and baby at a time!

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