98: The Power of the Microbiome in Pregnancy and Infant Health with Cheryl of Tiny Health
In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Roxanne talks with Cheryl Sew Hoy, the founder and CEO of Tiny Health, about the importance of the microbiome during pregnancy and its impact on babies. Cheryl delves into the science behind the gut and vaginal microbiomes, how they transfer to the baby during birth and breastfeeding, and their critical role in training the infant's immune system. The discussion includes practical tips on maintaining a healthy microbiome, the significance of probiotics, and the effect of antibiotics. Cheryl shares her personal journey and explains the importance of testing and understanding the microbiome for lifelong health, as well as sheds some light on increasingly more common symptoms of gut health issues that may be getting overlooked!
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00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast
01:06 Meet Cheryl Sew Hoy: Founder of Tiny Health
03:25 Understanding the Microbiome
04:31 The Gut and Vaginal Microbiome
06:43 Impact of Birth Methods on Microbiome
07:56 Breastfeeding and Microbiome Development
10:31 Antibiotics and Microbiome Disruption
12:36 The Role of Bifidobacterium
25:02 Family Microbiome Dynamics
28:15 GBS and Pregnancy
36:48 Making Informed Decisions About GBS
37:11 Early Testing and Prevention Strategies
38:00 Dietary Interventions for GBS
40:47 Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome
42:35 Probiotics and Their Impact
47:46 Infant Microbiome and Early Testing
50:15 Breastfeeding, Formula, and HMOs
57:27 Signs of Microbiome Imbalance in Infants
59:34 Testing Frequency and Membership Options
01:05:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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