Microbes from Mom: Vaginal Birth vs. C-Section

Do you remember your first birthday present? No? Good, because it’s gross.
Your first birthday present was actually the microbial bath you got if your mother delivered you vaginally-the beginning of your very own microbiome. But nearly a third of babies in the US are born through Caesarean section, which means they miss out on this microbial inoculation. Some researchers think this may lead to an increased risk of conditions like allergies and asthma, which is why Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, an associate professor at NYU School of Medicine, has come up with a simple solution that could reduce this risk. Ed Yong discusses the importance of this “bacterial bath” with Dr. Dominguez-Bello and learns how C-section newborns can still receive their mom’s bacterial gift through microbial swabbing.
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[@eveg.2311]

I am a C-section baby born @ 7 months. Always got sick, developed asthma, now have autoimmune disease.

[@Jshxidhske]

Me and my 2 siblings are C-section baby but I am the only one who gets sick quickly huhuhh

[@kristenchen7018]

My biology teacher showed this to the class today and he paused the video to let everyone know his nickname in high school was “big bag of bacteria”.

[@MythHorse213]

this risk is not for all born by c-section. My child has none of the diseases that they listed. I did breastfeed for a year.

[@rociomariscal9921]

Man, this is amazing. This channel needs way more attention. Great job! Keep it up!

[@stellayates4227]

So interesting - thank you for this video!

[@cesar8197]

Another great video, thanks again.

[@prayaspatil4626]

Very Right....First Precious 🎁 from mother is Microbiom

[@playc.holder6432]

Incredible channel. Fascinating with great production value. 👌👍

[@Grox44]

I was a C-Section baby. Have poor immune system, allergies, and lots of health issues.

[@crazysusanaita619]

I do believe c section have tummy issues which equals weak immune system allergies asthma etc. My son who is w has food allergies asthma and acid reflux . Hope more people do this

[@maryvbby]

I was a c section baby and don’t have any allergies, I have a strong immune system (rarely get sick), and I’m perfectly healthy. Same goes for my sister.

[@Grox44]

@@maryvbby Lucky you

[@bradleyhansen6600]

@@maryvbby Me too. I am a fucking beast of a human.

[@akashdasgupta1571]

@@Grox44 @Grox44 Apart from immunity issues does it affect the intelligence and iq of baby when he grows up?? I gone through some of the article which tells that the brain develops in a slower rate in c section results to less iq??I was also born via c section so I am curious to know

[@crazysusanaita619]

Thanks im writing a summary on this very intresting

[@peterharris6604]

Thanks

[@msmarauder6276]

I had twins, Im so lucky I was able to deliver them naturally even though they came a month early. Most twin moms have complications.

[@Grox44]

I hope this information becomes more wide spread. They should be swabbing all C-Section babies just in case. Since there is already evidence it helps and works.

[@HShango]

Love this.

[@nikhilarani6660]

Can I get this video In telugu language

[@norademers]

Please add in endocrine disruptors to your videos.

[@generalgrievous2712]

😥

[@Beckonor]

C section babies have been linked to developing learning disabilities and autism.

[@TundeAjao]

I have twins who were delivered by C-section, one of my twins is allergic to egg products and the other is not. I do not know of the results

[@user-vv6do5fr2j]

I spelled that wrong ,sorry

[@madziin]

I’m c-section shoot

[@fiorgonzalez5194]

I was born sea section and i am healthy

[@sandile84]

Fior Gonzalez probably thanks to drug medication, thanks to your doctor.

[@hithere141]

your moms a failure

[@DreamsOfLegend]

Yes being born by C section doesn't MEAN AUTOMATICALLY you'll have worse health.. just there's more CHANCE of that

[@user-vv6do5fr2j]

I came out of a vagaina

[@sandile84]

Trinity Gipson I'm afraid to ask my mother, lol

[@generalgrievous2712]

Crap I’m c section

[@vevolyrics8232]

I thought bacteria was bad.......

[@aruanashaim]

Some are good!

[@benprovan]

Most are neutral or good. They’re the oldest and most abundant life form on the planet, so unfortunately won’t fit into binary categories of good and bad

[@zaynumar0]

I was born C Section :(

[@DustMoons]

Why’s that bad?

[@Radioactive_fever]

@@DustMoonsbecause your unhealthy and you will feel pretty useless same goes for me because I have allergies and other complications

[@Vanlikeacar]

Great, informative video! It would be even better if you could stop putting your face in the video every 10 seconds.

[@peterharris6604]

Thanks