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In the 9 months of pregnancy, brain development, immunity and growth are primed for later life
During pregnancy, a mom-to-be has a unique gut microbiome - partly inherited and partly shaped by lifestyle and environment
At birth, a baby gets covered in mom’s microbes, which will start forming a new microbiome
The baby’s gut microbiome matures as mom continues to pass on more microbes and “microbial food” through breastfeeding
Breast milk composition changes over time to give your baby the most tailored support
The first oral foods grow the baby’s microbiome more and more diverse. The different types of microbes help the immune system recognize the newly introduced foods, building immunity
The microbiome continues to grow thanks to other exposures such as pets, soil and daycare interactions.
Many more factors affect microbiome development. Find out more below
Many things. And the good news is that you have control over many of them.
• Birth mode
• Breastfeeding
• Choice of formula
• Antibiotics
• Other medications
• Prebiotics
• Probiotics
• Other supplements
• Diet
• Fermented foods
• Level of cleaning
• Anti-microbial soaps
• Cleaning products
• Care products
• Exposure to nature
• Exposure to pets
• Viral infections
• Mental stress
• Exercise
... and much more
• Birth mode
• Breastfeeding
• Choice of formula
• Medications
• Prebiotics
• Probiotics
• Other supplements
• Diet
• Fermented foods
• Exercise
• Level of cleaning
• Anti-microbial soaps
• Cleaning products
• Care products
• Exposure to nature
• Exposure to pets
• Viral infections
• Mental stress
• Stress
and much more
The way the gut microbiome develops in the first 3 years of life shapes metabolism and immunity
Scientists have identified factors that might alter the gut microbiome composition in the first years of life
Alba Health is a wellness product. It is not intended to diagnose or treat disease and it does not substitute for medical consultation.
