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We all want the best for our pregnancy and for our baby. Fascinating research has found probiotics promote pregnancy, infant and postnatal health. When taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding, specific species of beneficial bacteria can influence microbiota development in infants1-2 and may also support healthy digestive function in the mother. 3-4
During pregnancy, there is an increased risk of conditions such as vaginal and urinary tract irritations and digestive disturbances.5-8 Probiotic therapy with lactobacilli may improve urogenital health and can create an environment less prone to infection.9-10 They also provide nutritional support to help maintain a normal healthy immune system.11
Taking bacterial species Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding, decreases the incidence of mild atopic dermatitis and allergy symptoms in children in their first years of life.12-13
If you choose to breastfeed, probiotics may help provide relief from the symptoms of medically diagnosed lactational mastitis14, which affects about one in five women in Australia.15
A multispecies probiotic blend that includes a variety of strains of beneficial bacteria is a great option as it gives you the benefit of different strains, in one convenient dose. A great way to support you and your baby during and after pregnancy.
Speak to your instore health professional for more information.
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References:
1. Schultz M, Gottl C, Young RJ, et al. Administration of oral probiotic bacteria to pregnant women causes temporary infantile colonisation. J Ped Gastro & Nutr; 2004.
2. Gueimonde M, Sakata S, Kalliomaki M, et al. Effect of maternal consumption of L rhamnosus on transfer and establishment of fecal bifidobacterial microbiota in neonates. J Ped Gastro & Nutr; 2006. 42:166-170.
3. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT. Role of intestinal bacteria in nutrient metabolism. Parenter Enteral Nutr. Nov-Dec, 1997;21(6):357-65.
4. Goldin BR, Gorbach SL. Clinical indications for probiotics: an overview. Clin Infect Dis; 2008. 46(2): S96-S100.
5. Habak P.J, Griggs R.P. Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy [Updated 2020 May 29]. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537047/
6. Urinary tract infection during pregnancy. Viewed 24 July 2020. https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-complications/urinary-tract-infections-during-pregnancy.
7. Problems of the digestive system. Viewed 24 July 2020. https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/womens-health/problems-of-the-digestive-system
8. Digestive and liver disorders overview. Viewed 24 July 2020. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia
9. Reid G, Charbonneau D, Erb J, et al. Oral use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and L. fermentum significantly alters vaginal flora: randomised, placebo-controlled trial in 64 healthy women. FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology; 2003 35: 131-134.
10. Reid G. Probiotic agents to protect the urogenital tract against infection. Am J Clin Nutr; 2001. 73(suppl):437S-43S.
11. Macfarlane GT and Cummings JH. Probiotics, infection and immunity. Curr opin Infect Dis 2002. Oct;15(5):501-6.
12. Kalliomaki M, Salminen S, Arvilommi H, et al. Probiotics in primary prevention of atopic disease: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet; 2001. 357:1076-1079.
13. Huurre A, Laitinen K, Rautava S, et al. Impact of maternal atopy and probiotic supplementation during pregnancy on infant sensitization: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. Clin and Exp Allergy; 2008: 38
14. Arroyo R, Martin V, Maldonado A, et al. Treatment of infectious mastitis during lactation: antibiotics versus oral administration of lactobacilli isolated from breast milk. Clinical Infectious Diseases; 2010, 50(12):1551-1558.
15. Matitis. Viewed 24 July 2020, https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mastitis
