It is for these reasons that there has
been such an explosion in research
looking at the health benefits of
prenatal prebiotic supplementation
for both mother and baby. And this
research is turning up some important
evidence showing that mothers taking
specific probiotics during pregnancy
have babies that have a sizable
reduction in their risk for some common
childhood issues, such as allergies
and eczema. As Australian researchers
recently reported in the journal
Diabetes and Pregnancy, “Probiotic
supplementation could help to regulate
the unbalanced microflora composition
observed in obesity and diabetes…
There are indications for a protective
role in preeclampsia, gestational
diabetes mellitus, vaginal infections,
maternal and infant weight gain
and allergic diseases.”
Probiotics are a safe and effective way
of enhancing the diversity and health
of the microbiome in pregnant
women. Probiotics given prenatally
are an important way for mothers
to safeguard their health during their
pregnancy as well as the health of their
babies. Oral probiotics are safe during
pregnancy and should be continued
through lactation as well. Research into
the effects of oral probiotics in terms
of health benefits conferred to the
baby through breast milk are in their
early stages, but the results that have
been revealed in animals are very
compelling. Healthier moms make
healthier breast milk, and probiotics
are certainly one important way
for lactating women to remain healthy.
Finally, it’s always important to
recognize that, while probiotics
are an effective way to enhance the
health of the gut bacteria, prebiotic
fiber also nurtures the good probiotic
organisms that are already present.
So, in addition to a good probiotic
supplement, women should consider
adding a good prebiotic supplement
to their daily regimens during pregnancy
as well as during lactation.
Optimum Prenatal Care
Dr. Formulated Prenatal
Once Daily
Optimum prenatal care consists of three steps:
1. Take a premium prenatal multi containing folate
2. Supplement with DHA omega-3 fish oil
3. Take prenatal probiotics
For step number three, Dr. Perlmutter created this
unique formula with probiotics clinically shown
to support the immune systems of mom,
her developing baby and her infants. †
†
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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