During vaginal birth, as the baby passes through the birth canal it swallows what will become its first healthy intestinal probiotics.  This is nature’s way for mothers to inoculate their babies and provide them with a foundation of good bacteria for their future health.  If a mother has good levels of friendly bacteria at the time of birth, and the right types to support child health, these will be passed to the baby during birth.  Pharmacists and healthcare practitioners therefore encourage OptiBac Probiotics For your child’s health to be taken at least during the last trimester of pregnancy.

Following birth, development of the infant’s microbiota  is influenced by diet (breast milk/formula), environment, and medication (e.g. antibiotics).  The natural development of Bifidobacteria in infants is favoured by breastfeeding, and studies have found higher concentrations of Bifidobacterium infantis and Bifidobacterium bifidum in breast-fed infants as opposed to babies bottle-fed with formulas.  Many nursing mothers take For your child’s health whilst breastfeeding to help support their child’s immunity during this time.