[ConservativeMind]

Fecal-type transplants would seem useful, but apparently are more of a concern when fed to babies versus caught by accident while giving birth.

I would think 40% of mothers would still be giving pathogenic bacteria, one way or another, via normal birth.

[ConservativeMind]

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[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

I would think that this might be a good place to use a lab cultured product where you can practice some screening control.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

“C-section babies are not exposed to maternal fecal microbes”

OK, so how are babies delivered vaginally exposed to fecal microbes?

[heartwood]

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-03-babies-gut-microbiome-mothers-vaginal.html

The above study says the vaginal biome doesn’t affect the baby’s gut, so vaginal birth vs c-section wouldn’t matter anyway...

Ah science. Contradictory results.

[TigersEye]

I would think 40% of mothers would still be giving pathogenic bacteria, one way or another, via normal birth.

Yes, that would seem logical. The article didn't give a reason that pathogens would be higher for C-section babies but if babies get what they need from a vaginal birth a very tiny amount must be sufficient.

[metmom]

What role does breastfeeding play in all that?

Does that help impart beneficial bacteria to the baby?

FWIW, I have been doing a lot of research into probiotics and some of the most benefical ones and came up with these interesting sources.

Histamine Lowering Probiotics for People with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance
https://mastcell360.com/histamine-lowering-probiotics-for-people-with-mast-cell-activation-syndrome-and-histamine-intolerance/

Benefits of the Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG
https://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/benefits-of-the-probiotic-lactobacillus-rhamnosus-gg/

Saccharomyces Boulardii: The Antibiotic Resistant Probiotic
https://www.mygenefood.com/blog/saccharomyces-boulardii-antibiotic-resistant-probiotic/

Just FYI.

[fella]

Exposure breeds immunity.

[ckilmer]

the way to solve this problem is to get fecal transplants from great athletes.