Can I take OptiBac Probiotics if I am pregnant or nursing?
Yes, indeed! Many Clinical Trials indicate that having a healthy balance of friendly probiotic bacteria during and after pregnancy can support both the mother's and baby's health, digestion and immune systems.
During vaginal birth, as the baby passes through the birth canal it swallows what will become its first healthy intestinal bacteria. 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. We recommend For your child's health for pregnant and nursing mothers who are looking to support their child's digestion and immunity.
All products in the OptiBac Probiotics range are suitable for pregnancy, with the exception of For daily immunity due to the nature of the antioxidant ingredients.
For your child's health is specifically made for pregnant and nursing mothers, infants and children. For further information see Customer Testimonials and Scientific Research on For your child's health.