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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 6 MIN

C-Section vs Vaginal Birth The Microbiome Impact on Your Baby

from The First Seven Years

SHOCKING: How Your Birth Method Affects Your Child's Health for LIFE The mode of delivery and feeding choices in the first days of life have profound impacts on your child's microbiome development. Our expert reveals the critical differences between vaginal vs C-section births and breastfeeding vs formula feeding. Discover why babies delivered vaginally acquire beneficial Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium, while C-section babies miss this crucial microbial seeding. Learn about oligosaccharides in breast milk and why colostrum is nature's immune system software. If you've had a C-section or couldn't breastfeed - don't worry. Our guests share practical solutions including sheep milk formula and colostrum supplementation to support your child's developing microbiome. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other health care professional. Always consult with your doctor for any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the original or official policy of The First Seven Years.

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