Eczema, Allergies, and Asthma Start in the Gut: Unlocking the Baby and Mother Microbiome with Tiny Health

Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder and CEO of Tiny Health (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), unpacks the groundbreaking science behind the early-life microbiome and how parents can optimize gut health from preconception through postpartum and beyond. We discuss why vaginal seeding, breastfeeding, and prebiotic foods matter more than you think, and how chronic conditions like eczema, allergies, and even asthma often start with gut imbalances in infancy.  We also open up about our own C-sections, breastfeeding journeys, and how our families are experimenting with gut healing—including drinking our own breast milk! WE TALK ABOUT:  03:00 - How birth and breastfeeding influence a baby's microbiome 08:10 - Why gut testing matters before you get pregnant 11:25 - Why B. infantis is the most critical probiotic strain for babies 19:10 - Probiotics for babies (Evivo code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 21:30 - What gut testing can reveal in a baby's first year 22:50 - Allergies, eczema, asthma, and their gut health connection 25:55 - Signs your gut may be out of balance 33:15 - How Cheryl balances running a company and motherhood 36:45 - Why Cheryl chose to have a third baby at age 41 despite a busy career 41:15 - Cheryl's current biohacking focus: EMFs and grounding 47:02 - Tiny Health vs. Viome: The difference in gut testing SPONSORS: Most protein goes to waste—Masszymes by BiOptimizers helps you absorb it and actually build muscle. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 10% OFF. RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now! My Amazon storefront Tiny Health website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music