probiotics Archives

What Does Your Poop Have to Do With Your Baby’s Microbiome?

Professor of microbiology and researcher Dr. Anne Estes talks with Adriana about how your gut microbiome (not just your vaginal microbiome) plays a critical role in seeding your baby’s microbiome during birth, and what you can do about it. They discuss whether...

How to Tap Into the Nourishing Power of Herbs During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Podcast, Postpartum, Pregnancy, TBPodcast

Herbs are micronutrient powerhouses for your immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, but some of them may not be recommended during this time of your life. Kathleen Mugnolo talks with Adriana about how you can figure out which ones are right for YOU, as well as...

[Breastfeeding] Epidurals and Breastfeeding, What’s the Connection?

Birth Choices, Birth Plan, Breastfeeding, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

Usually, when we think epidurals, we wonder how they will affect birth, but it turns out that they can have an impact on your breastfeeding relationship as well. What do you need to know? Dianne Cassidy is here to tell us the facts, so you can make an informed...

All About Your Baby’s Microbiome

Birth Plan, C-sections, Interventions, Labor & Birth, newborn, Podcast, TBPodcast

New research tells us that the microbes that are present during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can have an effect on the development of diseases such as asthma, diabetes, lupus, colitis, and celiac disease. Dr. Rodney Dietert is here to tell us how can you encourage...