The views of pregnant women in New Zealand on vaginal seeding: a mixed-methods study

The views of pregnant women in New Zealand on vaginal seeding: a mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Vaginal seeding is the administration of maternal vaginal bacteria to babies following birth by caesarean section (CS), intended to mimic the microbial exposure that occurs during vaginal birth. Appropriate development of the infant gut microbiome assists early immune development...

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Main Authors: Éadaoin M. Butler, Abigail J. Reynolds, José G. B. Derraik, Brooke C. Wilson, Wayne S. Cutfield, Celia P. Grigg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Microbiome
Beliefs
Understanding
Mothers
Pregnancy
Caesarean section
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-03500-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-03500-y

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