Intestinal dysbiosis during pregnancy and microbiota-associated impairments in offspring

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The maternal microbiome is increasingly being recognized as a key determinant in various neonatal health outcomes, including offspring immunity, metabolism, brain function, and behavior. While the oral, vaginal, skin, and gut microbiota are significant contributors to the offspring's postnatal gut microbial seeding, the composition and diversity of the maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy seems to be critical...

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