About this episode

Dr. Stephanie Culler discusses the development of the infant and toddler gut microbiome and its impact on lifelong health.

I'm joined by Dr. Stephanie Culler from Persephone Biosciences, to uncover how your baby's gut microbiome is built from pregnancy through the toddler years and why it may influence everything from allergies and eczema to sleep, immunity, and lifelong health. We dive into what parents can do before conception, during pregnancy, at birth, and beyond to help build a healthier foundation for their children. Plus, how vaginal versus C-section birth affects the baby's gut microbiome and what you co...

People in this episode

Host: Corinne Angelica

Guest: Dr. Stephanie Culler

Topics covered

• gut microbiome
• infant health
• toddler health
• pregnancy
• birth methods
• lifelong health outcomes

Keywords

• gut microbiome
• infant health
• toddler health
• pregnancy
• C-section
• vaginal birth
• allergies
• eczema
• immunity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Persephone Biosciences

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