Remodeling of the maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy is shaped by parity

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: The maternal microbiome has emerged as an important factor in gestational health and outcome and is associated with risk of preterm birth and offspring morbidity. Epidemiological evidence also points to successive pregnancies-referred to as maternal parity-as a risk factor for preterm birth, infant mortality, and impaired neonatal growth. Despite the fact that both the maternal microbiome and parity...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Gut microbiota and health
• Share to Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
• Share to Reproductive tract infections research