Archives des caesarean section

Maternal fecal microbiota transplantation in C-section babies can restore the gut microbiota, suggests a proof-of-concept study

14 Oct 2020

by Andreu Prados

The microbiota of infants born by caesarean section resembles that of maternal oral cavity and skin, whereas that of vaginally born infants resembles that of the maternal gut microbiome. A new proof-of-concept study shows that the gut microbiota of C-section-born infants can be restored after delivery via orally administered maternal fecal microbiota transplantation.

Experts call for caution among parents who carry out vaginal seeding – if uncontrolled, it may place newborns in danger

20 Apr 2016

by Cristina Sáez

María Gloria Domínguez-Bello and José Clemente published a new study in Nature Medicine in which they showed that they could modify the microbiota of babies born via C-section by exposing them to vaginal fluids.

Clinical implications of recent study exploring ‘microbial restoration procedure’ for caesarean-born infants

20 Apr 2016

by Kristina Campbell

Mode of delivery is known to influence the microbiota composition of newborns. Vaginally-born infants develop a microbiota that resembles the mother's vaginal bacterial community, while those born by caesarean section (c-section) have a microbiota that more closely resembles adult skin.