The first 1000 days are crucial
As soon as you find out you are going to be a mother, you are overwhelmed with feelings of happiness. Of course, you want to give your unborn child everything and lay the foundation for their health during pregnancy. We now know that the period from conception to the age of 2 is crucial for the child's future health.
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Mother-Child Symbiosis
Even during pregnancy, the colonization of the child's microbiota is shaped. Factors such as the composition of amniotic fluid, smoking, metabolic disorders, antibiotic use, or the mother's weight influence the composition of the child's gut bacteria, and thus long-term health. A variety of gut bacteria produce anti-inflammatory signaling molecules that positively support our immune system. Nutrients are metabolized before they become available to pathogens, and antimicrobial substances are released by the good bacteria. Lactobact PREMIUM
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Influencing the Child's Microbiota
The mode of birth is a decisive factor for the baby. Vaginal spontaneous birth promotes colonization with healthy lactobacilli through the mother's vaginal microbiota. Breastfeeding and milk composition also contain numerous factors that are crucial for the child's health. Where is the child born? In a hospital or at home? Hospitals harbor many hospital germs that can colonize the baby. Intensive care can also negatively affect the composition of the bacteria. Unfortunately, many infants receive antibiotics early on, which can adversely affect this sensitive bacterial system.
Colonization Continues Throughout Life
Gut colonization occurs throughout life and continues during further development. When babies start crawling and exploring objects with their mouths, the next colonization steps with bacteria occur. Solid foods and playing outdoors in the dirt promote further microbial gut inhabitants.
Bacterial colonization throughout life is influenced, promoted, and altered by hormonal changes, medications, infections, diet, and physical activity. It is important that the foundation for health is laid during the first 1000 days. A healthy and balanced microbiota minimizes the risk of developing allergies, metabolic disorders, obesity, and many other diseases. If cesarean sections or antibiotics are necessary, the child's microbiota can be supported early on with biologically active bacterial cultures.
Conclusion:
The first 1000 days from conception to the child's second year are crucial for development and health. Providing beneficial bacteria such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria through vaginal birth and breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risk of developing metabolic disorders, allergies, and obesity later in life. The influencing factors are diverse, and the gut microbiota should always be supported through healthy nutrition, physical activity, and biologically active supplementation.
Sources:
- Putignani et al. 2014: The human gut microbiota: a dynamic interplay with the host from birth to senescence settled during childhood
- Mohanty et al. 2015: Milk derived bioactive peptides and their impact on human health
- Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus composition at species level and gut microbiota diversity in infants before 6 weeks
- Cristofori et al. 2021: Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of probiotics in gut inflammation: a door to the body
- Roswall et al. 2021: Developmental trajectory of the healthy human gut microbiota during the first 5 years of life
