The baby’s microbiome during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding -An interview with Toni Harman

Toni Harman is the incredible film maker of the multi-award winning documentaries Microbirth, Doula and Freedom for birth, as well as the producer of the microbiome online courses. In this episode, we explore the science of ‘seeding and feeding’ a baby’s microbiome during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding and the critical role of mothers’ microbes for optimal training of the infant immune system and lifelong health. Along with discussing the differences between vaginal and caesarean birth, those amazing human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), we also get down and dirty in the mud, Katie has now decided she needs a cow for a house pet, and we even talk about cave beer and pickling all in the name of healthy pregnancy, birth and for ongoing lifelong health for our babies, children and own bodies.  LINKS:Microbiome Courses website: http://microbiomecourses.comOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473121803401844/On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/MicrobiomeCourses/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/microbiomecourses/Megan Azad: Perinatal antibiotic exposure of neonates in Canada and associated risk factors: a population-based study https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/14767058.2014.947578 Ewe Ewald: Proceedure in the NICU, University Hospital Sweden - Skin to skin contact https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=VVwbVJpfgAc Lambic beer: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/what-is-lambic-beer-the-fermented-sour-belgian-beer-you-need-to-try  Head over to The Latch Revolution Podcast to continue the conversations with Katie James and Johanna Sargeant, IBCLCs Click here if you would like to find out more about Decoding The Suck  and advance your clinical skills in lactation and suck assessment.Support the showResources & SupportGet Katie’s Milk Supply Confidence Kit — a free resource to help pregnant women, new parents and professionals feel calm, informed, and confident about breastfeeding.👉 Download here⭐Leave a ReviewEnjoying the podcast? Leave us a review and tell your friends!Want More from Katie and Rachel?– Katie’s website– Rachel’s website 🎶 Music by Joseph McDadeDisclaimerThe information shared in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as medical or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional regarding individual health concerns.The Midwives’ Cauldron podcast does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information provided and accepts no liability for any loss or harm arising from reliance on this content.