Newborn Probiotics For C Section Babies

Researchers of an australian study found that the best probiotics for infants were ones that included 2 3 strains or species of probiotics instead of just one.

Newborn probiotics for c section babies.

Food and drug administration ratner and other doctors point out. Best strains of probiotics for babies. Culturelle baby grow thrive probiotics vitamin d drops at amazon perfect for breastfed babies best overall runner up. A 2010 study published in the proceedings of the national academy of sciences found infants who were born via c section had a gut microbiome resembling the mother s skin less rich in bacteria.

Enfamil infant probiotics dual probiotics at amazon free of artificial sweeteners flavors and silicone dioxide best budget. In october of 2014 for example an eight day old baby delivered via c section at yale new haven hospital died in intensive care after being given several doses of probiotics contaminated with mold. Here are the top three to look for. Mommy s bliss baby probiotic drops at amazon it doesn t contain any artificial colors flavors or harmful chemicals.

Instead they receive their first dose of healthy bacteria from the skin of their mother doctors and nurses in the delivery room. Babies that are delivered via c section never pass through the birth canal so they are never exposed to the body s natural method of transferring healthy bacteria to the baby. Babies delivered via c section surgery get their first dose. Probiotics aren t regulated by the u s.