Most parents await the arrival of their baby with much anticipation and joy. When your baby is finally delivered, you would be engrossed with your little bundle of joy, looking forward to his or her growth milestones. Little things such as the state of your baby’s gut microbiota would probably be the furthest thing from your mind.
However, the gut microbiota is a collection of microorganisms living in the human gut which play a vital role in maintaining not just good gut health, but also overall good health. Hence, paying attention to this aspect of baby’s growth is an important element of parenting. The growth and development of a healthy gut with good bacteria starts with the practice of breastfeeding.