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Joy McCarthy discusses the impact of birth methods on a child's microbiome and overall health.

Joy McCarthy, holistic nutritionist and mother, breaks down how the gut microbiome is seeded before birth and why the decisions made during pregnancy, delivery, and early feeding have lifelong implications for your child's skin, immune system, and overall health. We cover how vaginal birth versus C-section delivery affects microbiome colonization, what to eat and avoid during pregnancy to support your baby's gut, why fragrance and laundry detergent matter more than most parents realize, and what actually happens when a child raised on whole foods is exposed to refined sugar. LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with your biggest takeaway about microbiome seeding. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights. Follow Joy McCarthy: Website: https://www.joyoushealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth Skincare: https://hellojoyous.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com Instagram: / wyldeonhealth YouTube: / @wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Murray Clarke, Bryce Wylde

Guest: Joy McCarthy

Topics covered

• microbiome
• birth methods
• nutrition during pregnancy
• child health
• holistic health

Keywords

• C-section
• natural birth
• microbiome
• gut health
• pregnancy nutrition
• child wellness
• holistic nutrition

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Joyous Health, hellojoyous, Dr. Murray Clarke, Wylde on Health

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