Mother’s Bacteria May Colonize Cesarean Births.

reports that “In the first study of its kind,” researchers on Monday confirmed that a mother’s beneficial microbes can be partly transferred to her baby after a cesarean section, which “could influence a child’s lifelong health.” According to the lead author, New York University’s Dr. Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, the study suggests a new way to inoculate babies. Dr. Jack Gilbert at Argonne National Laboratory said, “Just understanding that it’s possible is exciting.” A larger study is underway. The Boston Globe (2/1) reports that some epidemiological studies have suggested that “C-section babies may have an elevated risk for developing immune and metabolic disorders, including Type 1 diabetes, allergies, asthma, and obesity.” http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/02/01/post-cesarean-bacteria-transfer-could-change-health-for-life-study-shows/?_r=0