Pediatric Microbiome-Vaginal Delivery vs. C-Section

The birth canal is a child's first major microbial exposure, profoundly influencing initial gut microbiota composition. Vaginal delivery introduces beneficial Lactobacillus and Bacteroides, while C-section births often result in skin- or hospital-derived microbiota, linked to increased risk of allergies, obesity, and immune diseases. This session examines microbial succession in infants, long-term health consequences, and interventions like vaginal swabbing or tailored probiotic supplementation that may mitigate the microbial deficit introduced by cesarean birth.

 

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