May 2016 PMID 26412384

Impact of maternal intrapartum antibiotics, method of birth and breastfeeding on gut microbiota during the first year of life: a prospective cohort study.

M B Azad, T Konya, R R Persaud, D S Guttman, R S Chari, C J Field, M R Sears, P J Mandhane, S E Turvey, P Subbarao, A B Becker, J A Scott, A L Kozyrskyj

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Discussions frequently mention how maternal antibiotics affect the infant microbiome and how breastfeeding can buffer these effects, with language like 'mitigates' and references to 'impact' emphasizing the study's importance. The tone is informative and supportive, with some posts framing the findings as crucial for understanding infant health and future outcomes.

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Most discussions acknowledge the findings, especially the impact of maternal antibiotics and breastfeeding on infant gut health, showing general support for the study’s conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high interest, referencing the study directly and highlighting topics like delivery methods, microbiome effects, and breastfeeding mitigation.

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The posts reference specific aspects of the study—such as bacteria types and birth modes—and include hashtags and mentions, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Discussions suggest the research is seen as influential, with some posts framing breastfeeding’s mitigating role as a significant implication for health practices.

Abstract in brief

This study found that administering antibiotics to mothers during labor (maternal IAP), especially in cases like emergency C-sections, can significantly alter the baby's gut bacteria, with some changes lasting up to a year.
Babies delivered via caesarean section and exposed to maternal antibiotics showed less Bacteroides and Parabacteroides bacteria but more Enterococcus and Clostridium, which could impact their health long-term.
Breastfeeding appeared to influence these effects, potentially modifying the changes in gut microbiota caused by maternal antibiotics, suggesting it may help mitigate some negative impacts on infant gut health.]

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Discover how breastfeeding influences the gut microbiota of infants by promoting beneficial bacteria and strengthening immunity, which can reduce the risk of future chronic diseases like allergies and obesity.

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Alison Stuebe

@astuebe · X

Both mode of delivery and infant feeding affect microbiome - and breastfeeding mitigates the effects of cesarean birth #ABM2021 https://t.co/9VxTaLdNAp https://t.co/5KSbw8PemX

Nov 5, 2021 · 1 like · 6,380 followers View post →

Probiyotik

@probioticist · X

[360] Azad MB, Konya T, Persaud RR, Guttman DS, Chari RS, Field CJ et al.; CHILD Study Inv. Impact of maternal intrapartum antibiotics, method of birth and breastfeeding on gut microbiota during the first year of life: a prospective cohort study. BJOG 2015;123: 983- 93 #reference

Oct 13, 2020 · 510 followers View post →

Probiyotik

@probioticist · X

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Prof. Meghan Azad, PhD

@MeghanAzad · X

Brith mode, intrapartum antibiotics and breastfeeding with @SyMBIOTA #WorldMicrobiomeDay https://t.co/DrBEtQGTZZ

Jun 27, 2019 · 3 likes · 6,081 followers View post →

Lily Nichols, RDN

@LilyNicholsRDN · X

Maternal #antibiotics during childbirth alter infant gut #microbiome. #Breastfeeding offsets some effects. #GBS https://t.co/DEhKre2XlN

Feb 18, 2019 · 2 likes · 5,371 followers View post →