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The episode discusses the importance of colostrum and early feeding choices for newborn gut health with Dr. Rhonda Trust.

Most parents have heard that breastfeeding is beneficial. What far fewer understand is why those first feedings matter so much, what colostrum does beyond nutrition, and how early feeding choices shape the gut microbiome, immune system, and long-term health. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Rhonda Trust, PhD, registered dietitian, professor of health communication, and longtime breastfeeding educator, for a conversation about newborn gut health, colostrum, skin-to-skin contact, formula supplementat...

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Hosts: Cynthia Overgard, Trisha Ludwig

Guest: Dr. Rhonda Trust

Topics covered

• newborn gut health
• colostrum
• breastfeeding
• formula supplementation
• immune system
• microbiome

Keywords

• colostrum
• newborn health
• breastfeeding benefits
• gut microbiome
• immune system
• formula feeding

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Organizations: Down to Birth

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