Babies born by C-section have more potentially infectious bacteria in their guts

A first snapshot of a newborn’s microbiome suggests birth method matters

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Birth details, including whether antibiotics were used, were linked to differences in babies’ gut microbes. Scientists don’t yet know whether these differences affect health later in life.

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Babies born by cesarean section may miss out on many of mom’s helpful gut microbes.