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Infant Gut Health and Probiotics

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:52:42 GMT

Infant Gut Health and Probiotics.

Gut health is important for all life stages and especially important during infancy. This is the “foundation stage” when the digestive and immune systems are developing and maturing – and will impact the infant for life!

If an infant’s gut health is compromised (by factors such as premature birth, birth interventions, antibiotics, medications, lack of breastfeeding, exposure to formula and infections, environmental toxins or stress) this increases the risk of lifetime diseases. (1)

Called the ‘origins of disease’ it is most important in the First 1000 days of life (conception to 2 years).

Signs That Your Infant May Have Compromised Gut Health:

Colic / reflux symptoms
Unsettled after feeds
Poor weight gain / failure to thrive
Generally ‘unwell’
Constipation, diarrhoea or inconsistent bowel motions
Recurring Coughs / colds / other infections
Allergies, eczema, asthma

Birth and the Infant Gut:

Whether born vaginally or via C-section, birth mode and other interventions can effect an infant’s gut microbiome from birth. C- section or Group B Strep positive mums are also routinely administered with antibiotics to prevent infection, which also reduce levels of good bacteria in the gut and breastmilk, affecting both mum and baby.

Symptoms such as colic are often more prevalent in babies that have had their gut flora compromised in this time.

So what can we do about it? Thankfully there are many things we can do to support good infant gut health (even if there have been compromising factors).

1. Breastfeeding

Breastmilk is not just ‘food’ for babies – it really is ‘personalised nutrition and medicine’ and also enables transfer of microbes between mother and baby, resulting in increased diversity within the infant’s gut microbiome.

As well as containing many components that support healthy and robust development for babies, breastmilk also contains live bacteria ‘PRObiotics’ and ‘PREbiotics’ that help develop the babies microbiome. These Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) have many beneficial roles in the optimal development of the above regulatory systems.

2. Prebiotics

Ensuring we’re getting enough PREbiotics during the First 1000 Days stage is essential and can be found in foods like garlic, onion, leeks, cruciferous veg, legumes, brown rice, bananas, rye, oats, nuts and seeds.

3. Probiotics

PRObiotics can be found in fermented foods and also in supplemental form. Breastmilk strain probiotics (like the strain in the Qiara range – Lactobacillus Fermentum CECT5716) are particularly beneficial to take in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding & infancy.

This breastmilk isolated strain has many clinically proven benefits for Infant gut health to support gastrointestinal system health for an infant’s immature digestive and developing immune system :

– Restore gut flora during and after antibiotic use

– Maintain and support gastrointestinal health and general wellbeing

– Improve healthy digestive system function and good bacteria growth

A probiotic such as Qiara Infant , is suitable for all infants and can support and maintain gastrointestinal system health for infants on prescribed antibiotics or with colic symptoms, reflux or unsettled after feeding, experiencing diarrhoea or constipation, respiratory cough or cold. If mum is exclusively breastfeeding, it is recommended that mum takes Qiara Pregnancy & Breastfeeding as the infant will benefit though her breastmilk.

Mum & Bub’s Diet

Whilst mum’s diet greatly contributes to her gut health, immune, microbiome and overall health and supports all outcomes from fertility to breastfeeding, new research also shows the connection between mum’s diet and the quality and abundance of the HMOs in her breastmilk!

A diet rich in plant foods, quality proteins and good fats supplies mum with the nutrient density and energy she needs for pregnancy and breastfeeding – as well as supporting good gut health.

Likewise for babies where good quality nutrient dense foods like vegetables, fruits, quality proteins and good fats support healthy growth and development beyond breastfeeding. If the baby is on formula – choosing those containing PREbiotics (FOS/GOS) and supplementing with a quality probiotic.

https://newbornbaby.com.au/newborn-overview/baby-health/infant-gut-health-and-probiotics/

Qiara Adult Reviews!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:12:02 GMT

"As a probiotic nerd - Qiara (probiotic strain) has clinical trials supporting its use for gastrointestinal and respiratory health for bubs. It's my best probiotic .." @hypnobump

"This probiotic is truly remarkable. If you’ve taken anti-biotics - get onto a probiotic to help rebuild the gut microbiota" @thebiomedicalnaturopath

"Toxin free or bust. I like Qiara ...gut supplements probiotics, digestive enzymes and some essential oils to support gut health" @the.mamas.collective

".. I was introduced to Qiara, a probiotic supplement isolated from breast milk... and the single strain/lactobacillus fermentum made a huge difference. We now use the entire range!" @janapittmanofficial

Get some Qiara in your life! "Gut Microbiome is incredible & I feel like I’m on my soap box about it everyday (thanks to those who listen).” @eyrelactation

Qiara for immune support: “I've been taking a probiotic, Qiara, to improve my gut health and immune system, and my hayfever this year is definitely not as bad as I usually suffer." @morningtonpenninsulamums

"I have IBS and food allergies - so the breastmilk strain appealed to me as being the original source for gut healing. I wasn’t breastfed and had a crappy diet - so now in my late 30s, I want to rebuild best microbiome for long term health. It’s alleviated my sensitive gut!” Sal

Great product! "Have been using this for 12 months and has relieved my stomach pain considerably, try it”. Denise K @naturalchemist

Foods to Feed your Gut Bugs!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:07:26 GMT

Pre-biotic and resistant starch foods, help feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut

Long term gut health comes from a good quality, organic, plant rich diet, with variety.. ultimately your aim should be to be able to get your nutrients for good gut health, from your diet.

My favourite way to do this, is adding in resistant starch's.

Resistant starch's are exactly what they sound like; they are 'Resistant to digestion'.

That means instead of us breaking down a lot of the fibrous matter, we actually leave it up to our microbiome (aka beneficial bacteria) to break it out.

Pre-biotics and resistant starch's are their food.

This is why I do not like long-term FODMAP diets, as a lot of FODMAP foods, are indeed pre-biotics.

Imagine trying to run a car without petrol, or starving yourself of your own food.

Well that's exactly what a low FODMAP diet is doing to your microbiome; it's starving it of it's fuel source!

If you're experiencing a lot of reactions to foods, I would suggest seeking out a practitioner that will do some comprehensive stool testing; as more often than not, it's the state of your gut (and/or stress) that is effecting your symptoms; not the food.

For example, if you so happened to have a bad bacterial overgrowth (which MANY people do!), then these bugs will be eating the FODMAPs, pre-biotics and resistant starch's; releasing a lot of gasses, pro-inflammatory chemicals, and causing you a lot of digestive discomfort.

You can see right there that it's not necessarily the foods fault, but in fact, the bad bugs!

If this sounds all too familiar, then please get in contact with me!!

No-one needs to live a life depriving themselves of delicious (and very healthy food) such as garlic's and onions!

Some of my favourite resistant starch’s and prebiotic rich foods to help feed healthy bacteria include:

Green banana flour (can be used in a brownie – see below recipe) or even simply by adding 1 teaspoon to your morning smoothie
Globe artichoke hearts
Asparagus
Cooked & cooled sweet potato, white potato, white rice (can be re-heated if you like)
Globe artichokes
Dandelion Greens
Garlic and onions
Leeks

Please note: when adding in pre-biotic foods and resistant starch’s you may experience some bloating as gas (especially if you have been avoiding these foods). Try having ½ cup of any of the above foods, wait 3 days, and if no discomfort arises you may continue to eat it.

Erin Jolley : https://www.alpinenaturalhealth.com.au/blog/foods-to-feed-your-gut-bugs

What Parents Say About Qiara Kids!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:01:59 GMT

"My kid’s health is so important to me.. @qiaraprobiotics has probiotics specifically made for little bodies.. immunity boosting from breastmilk. We use the entire range" @leahs_littleloves

Immune system! "Qiara seems to have improved the health of his gut and his immune system. My son also has psoriasis. It seems more settled when he is on Qiara." Candice r @ naturalchemist.com.au

"She now takes Qiara every morning in her breakfast to help improve her gut and reduce her allergies. Is is the Best probiotic out there. isolated from breastmilk. (Not gifted or sponsored)" @healthyfrenchwife

"Post food poisoning very high temps my four year old seem to improve really well after taking these!!" Kylie B. @ naturalchemist.com.au

“I have been using Qiara probiotics for a few weeks and it’s made a difference to my gut health. It also seems to be working with Austin who isn’t crying each time he needs to fart anymore". Jilda @ mumsgrapevine

“Before starting the Qiara I had been on two courses of antibiotics. And I noticed a big difference in my gut health after only one week of taking Qiara. My child also seems to have less gas and more of a settled tummy. I am very happy with Qiara". Rebecca @mumsgrapevine

"My baby got tonsillitis at 18months and had to go on a round of antibiotics. I gave Qiara .. my daughter bounced back and had no side effects or discomfort from the antibiotics. Qiara was easy to give in her water bottle and on top of yoghurt. Love it, always have Qiara on standby. She is now on the Qiara Kids". MelinMelb @TellMeBaby

"Big fan - 2 children later. After csections I was worried about my children missing out on the exposure to birth bacteria. My 3 year old had allergies and have all outgrown - we're having Qiara daily! " @another_mum_on_social_media

"Zee was on some antibiotics .. I buy Qiara probiotics to help protect their gut health. Its seriously such an amazing probiotic and I get such a huge response when I share the product (on social media). Its so great." @mylittlejoy_

For More Qiara Infant reviews and product information : www.Qiara.com.au. : Pic : @Leahs_littleloves

Fertility and the Microbiome

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:40:02 GMT

Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PhD (Paediatrics) : 23/12/2021

Full article : https://www.mothersbabies.org/fertility-and-the-microbiome/

Most of the time, when you hear the word ‘microbiome’, it’s in relation to the gut microbiome, where so much of the research has been focused. But recently, discussion of numerous other microbiome that exist on and in the body are receiving more attention. These include the microbiome of the vagina, semen, uterus, and follicular fluid, and research has shown that each of these might play a part in how easily you fall pregnant, and your chances of reaching full term once pregnant (1).

What is a Microbiome?

The term microbiome describes the group of bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast and archaea that live together, hopefully harmoniously, in various parts of our body, including the gut, mouth, skin, and vagina (1). The composition of the microbiome (i.e. the strains of microbes that are present), and the balance between these different microbes are important because they impact many aspects of the woman’s health, including her chances of successfully conceiving (1).

Pregnancy and the Microbiome

Pregnancy brings about a whole host of changes to a woman’s body, including alterations to the existing microbiome, as well as the development of new microbiome within the placenta and the fetus (1). Although the ideal microbiome composition for optimising fertility and sustaining a healthy pregnancy has not been fully determined, there are certain patterns developing in the research that may help to shed some light on some of the traits that seem to support optimal fertility (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

Is Lactobacillus the key?

Having more of the strain of bacteria known as Lactobacillus in the uterine microbiome has been associated with better chances of falling pregnant, sustaining the pregnancy to full term, and delivering a healthy baby (2). This is also the same for the vaginal microbiome, where a Lactobacillus -dominant microbiome has been shown to result more often in a successful pregnancy (3). It is important to note, however, the definition of a ‘healthy’ microbiome varies between women, age, and ethnicity, and so, it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach when it comes to our microbiomes (4).

IVF Success

Research on the microbiome within follicular fluid (the fluid surrounding the egg) shows that the microbes here may also have an impact on the likelihood of successful IVF transfers (5). Again, an abundance of the Lactobacillus strain has been linked to an increased success rate for IVF (5). It also seems that some less desirable microbes (pathogens) can reside in follicular fluid, and that, if they do, there’s a higher chance of failed implantation (5).

Men Matter Too!

Studies have again shown that a microbiome with plenty of the Lactobacillus strain, in this case the microbiome of the semen, is a sign of healthy semen (6). Of course, there are other potential causes for low quality semen, such as genetics, but the exciting thing about learning more about your microbiome composition is that it is modifiable, as opposed to genetics, which are set in stone (6).

What Does This All Mean For You?

Microbiome are effected by many external factors, some of which you may be able to optimise with a few small lifestyle changes or choices along the way. What you choose to eat has a huge impact on the composition of your microbiome, and can have a significant effect on reproductive success (1). Dietary intervention is something that you can implement prior to trying to have a baby to give yourselves the best chance for a healthy pregnancy (1). A health professional can help you consume more lactobacillus -promoting foods. The use of pre- and probiotics pre-conception and during pregnancy is also an area that offers promise to support healthy microbiome for conception, as well as avoiding the unnecessary use of antibiotics if possible (1).

Keywords: Fertility, Microbiome, Pregnancy, Lactobacillus

References:

Schoenmakers, S., Steegers-Theunissen, R., & Faas, M. (2019). The matter of the reproductive microbiome. Obstetric medicine, 12(3), 107–115.
Moreno, I., Codoñer, F. M., Vilella, F., Valbuena, D., Martinez-Blanch, J. F., Jimenez-Almazán, J., Alonso, R., Alamá, P., Remohí, J., Pellicer, A., Ramon, D., & Simon, C. (2016). Evidence that the endometrial microbiota has an effect on implantation success or failure. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 215(6), 684–703.
Hyman, R. W., Herndon, C. N., Jiang, H., Palm, C., Fukushima, M., Bernstein, D., Vo, K. C., Zelenko, Z., Davis, R. W., & Giudice, L. C. (2012). The dynamics of the vaginal microbiome during infertility therapy with in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics, 29(2), 105–115.
Power, M. L., Quaglieri, C., & Schulkin, J. (2017). Reproductive Microbiomes: A New Thread in the Microbial Network. Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.), 24(11), 1482–1492.
Pelzer, E. S., Allan, J. A., Waterhouse, M. A., Ross, T., Beagley, K. W., & Knox, C. L. (2013). Microorganisms within human follicular fluid: effects on IVF. PloS one, 8(3), e59062.
Weng, S. L., Chiu, C. M., Lin, F. M., Huang, W. C., Liang, C., Yang, T., Yang, T. L., Liu, C. Y., Wu, W. Y., Chang, Y. A., Chang, T. H., & Huang, H. D. (2014). Bacterial communities in semen from men of infertile couples: metagenomic sequencing reveals relationships of seminal microbiota to semen quality. PloS one, 9(10), e110152.

From: MotherBabies.org

5 Ways to Preserve Your Fertility.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 03:02:27 GMT

By Kerry Marshall – Mornington Chinese Medicine

Women are delaying starting a family for various reasons… focusing on careers, building finances or waiting for the right person.

The average age in Australia for women having their first baby is 31 and many now starting in their late 30’s and 40’s.

Knowing that egg freezing or IVF are options at a cost if needed can be reassuring but they should not be relied on and are in no way a guarantee. In fact, most women who access IVF never thought they would end up there.

Preserving your fertility is a way to engage in your health now without obsessing and panicking so when your time comes to try for a baby you have a good foundation for a healthy conception, pregnancy and child.

Cycles

Get to know and love your unique cycle. Our periods and vaginal mucus give us clues to what is happening inside us. Use pads or a menstrual cup to observe your blood flow and note down your mucus patterns over a couple for months to recognise the changes. If you have PMS, pain or irregularities to your cycle then investigate, address and correct them now. If you are on the pill, implant or IUD because you had complications in your early years of menstruation it may be worth coming off for a while to see what is happening now and correct any imbalances. In the mean time you can use condoms or BBT charting to avoid pregnancy.

Family History

Asking questions and sharing stories from our mothers, aunts, grandmothers and even male family members can give us clues into our own fertility journey. You may find genetic links or patterns that occur with gynaecological health, fertility hurdles, pregnancies, birth and menopause. We do not always follow the patterns though and other lifestyle, age and cycle issues can play a part but it is interesting to gain insights into our female linage.

Mind

Do you have any internal dialogue about your future fertility? You could have been told in the past that you would have trouble conceiving, may have friends or family struggling, obsessing, panicking or have set life or age goals you are not meeting. Do you harbour any fears, worries or hang-ups about being pregnant or becoming a mother?

Start writing these thoughts down, looking for their source and speaking them out loud to yourself, partner, friends or a professional. Be honest and truthful with yourself as these thoughts can fester, transfer to other emotions or even show as physical symptoms and are carried with us into trying to conceive, pregnancy and parenting.

Health Checks

Time to address those niggling health concerns that we can put up with for a long time in our early years. Sleep, digestive and inflammatory issues can effect our hormones as well as our well being.

Sexual health blood tests are advised with any new sexual partner but if you are single and not been checked it is advised. Chlamydia can have silent symptoms when contracted and if untreated can damage your tubes. Knowing this sooner than later can mean treatment and preventable complications.

Your family history research may uncover if not known some hereditary diseases. Thyroid issues are common and healthy levels are paramount in conception and pregnancy. Having simple blood tests with your GP can detect any action required or red flags for future health risks on anything you are concerned about.

Many people don’t have a regular GP. Finding one now can be useful in establishing a relationship for when you do need future or regular appointments. For fertility and pregnancy the continuity of care with a known practitioner can be very supportive. They know your history and view you more holistically than just your symptoms.

Lifestyle

If you smoke, stop. Smoking increases our fertile age, effects egg quality and general health. This is your first priority and get support if you need to. Our bodies are more forgiving to bad diets and drinking when we are younger but it does start to catch up with us.

In Chinese Medicine there is great emphasis on longevity of life. Treating yourself with moderation from a young age so that we don’t burn our resources up. I liken this to a battery, we cannot replace our battery but we can charge it from time to time. Unfortunately in the West we do drain our battery in our early life and when it comes to trying to conceive later we have can have less energy, poorer health and egg quality and abnormal sperm.

Being over weight or under weight can effect health and ovulation. If you have food intolerances or need help maintaining adequate weight seek a professional for help.

Following restrictive diets just because it is a trend or worked for a friend (or celebrity) can mean missing out on essential nutrients and vitamins and may not be suited for your body type. My advice is all food groups in moderation and avoid foods that you know don’t digest well or cause a problem for you.

The Mediterranean diet always comes up on top for best health outcomes but I also think this has to do with growing your own food and being active outdoors in clean air. Fresh food should be seasonal, without heavy processing or chemicals and enjoyable to cook, eat and share.

www.morningtonchinesemedicine.com.au

Breastfeeding Tips for the First 3 Days!

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:21:51 GMT

Congratulations! Here you are, gazing at your amazing newborn, completely overawed at your little miracle.

Breastfeeding your baby feels like a huge responsibility, you desperately want to make this work but you have heard all sorts of stories about how difficult it can be.

Although breastfeeding is natural, it is a skill that you and your tiny baby will be learning together as you get to know each other. With practice, you will find it gets easier and soon, you will find breastfeeding the natural intuitive experience it is meant to be.

Here are some tips to help get you through the first three days.

1) Talk to the Hand

It can be a shock to have a midwife pick up your baby and grab your breast then shove your baby on to feed. Its going to be far easier for you and your baby if you allow your baby to follow his natural instincts and use his inbuilt reflexes to find the breast and attach by himself, albeit with a little gentle guidance sometimes.

2) Snuggle Skin to Skin

As soon after birth as possible, ideally immediately, allow your newborn to lie between your breasts against your bare skin.

When babies are held skin to skin against their mother’s body within a few minutes after birth, they instinctively move up towards the breast using a stepping reflex with their feet and using their arms, guided by the scent of the amniotic fluid on their hands and a similar scent on Mum's nipples.

If you are patient and allow your baby to take her time – it may take up to an hour for your baby to complete the natural pre-breastfeeding behaviours such as kneading your breasts with her fists, grasping and licking your nipples then attaching and sucking.

3) Don’t Rush Your Baby

If your baby isn’t interested in feeding at this first feed, please don't worry, allow skin to skin cuddles and let him come around in his own time. A healthy full term baby has stores of brown fat and his stomach will be full of amniotic fluid that will sustain him for the first day or two.

If your baby is having difficulty latching or needs feeding more urgently due to complications, you can hand express some colostrum and give this to him in a syringe (ask your midwife for help).

4) Watch Your Baby, Not the Clock

There is no need to time feeds – In the first day or two, your baby may be sleepy as he recovers from a long labour or he may want to stay almost constantly attached to the breast. Either response is normal and you don't need to worry that letting your baby suck too long will damage your nipples.

Get a midwife to check or ask if there is a lactation consultant who can watch a feed and check baby’s latch, mouth and oral function.

Because your baby is learning how to use his tongue and oral muscles and colostrum is thick and sticky, it can take him up to twenty minutes or longer just to suck a single teaspoon of this liquid gold that is often referred to as ‘baby’s first immunization’.

5) Baby's Second Night

It’s really common for babies to want to suck almost constantly on the second night. Unsettled behaviour on the second day is not due to hunger. Instead, your baby is waking to the sensory changes between his cosy womb world and the ‘outside’ .

This sucking is important to help your baby practice feeding (coordinating sucking swallowing and breathing) before he has a large volume of milk to contend with.

Frequent feeds will help your milk ‘come in’ and the surges of prolactin (milk making hormone) that your baby’s sucking causes in these early days are helping activate receptors in your breast that will increase your longer term milk making potential.

By keeping your baby close and watching his hunger signals , your body will adapt and make exactly enough milk for your baby’s needs.

If constant feeding is overwhelming for you, as your baby dozes, gently release your baby from the breast by popping your little finger into the side of his mouth to break the suction and let him let him lie against your chest until he is in a deep sleep (his arms will become limp), then move him to his bed or your partner’s arms if you need a rest.

6) Rest. Rest. Rest.

Please honour the huge job your body has done, limit visitors and protect your space in these early days. Your baby, your partner and you need rest now to help you recover. You need uninterrupted time together to get to know your little one, to learn to breastfeed and to transition to your new role.

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Breastmilk and Babies Developing Microbiome.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:27:49 GMT

Influences on breastmilk microbiota:

There are several factors that can contribute to the composition of breast milk microbiota, some of which include genetic factors, whether the infant was born vaginally or through Cesarean section, maternal use of antibiotics, nutritional intake of the mother throughout pregnancy and during the postnatal period, time of day, lactation stage, as well as the geographical region where the mother and infant reside.

Taken together, these factors can influence the microbiota of the mother’s skin, oral cavity, vagina, and gastrointestinal tract, as well as the microbiome of the infant.

Impact of breast milk on infant microbiome development :

At birth, the microbiome of an infant is limited in its diversity.

Several studies have demonstrated that variations in the early colonization of the infant gastrointestinal tract can contribute to both short-term and long-term risks of various diseases and health issues.

In addition to the direct introduction of microbes from breast milk to the infant gastrointestinal tract, breast milk also consists of various other biomolecules that contribute to the development of the infant microbiome.

More specifically, human breast milk consists of glycans, proteins, and fat globules, the most notable of which include human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). To date, over 200 different HMOs have been identified in human breast milk.

Because HMOs are resistant to enzymatic hydrolysis that occurs within the upper gastrointestinal tract, they successfully reach the intestinal mucosa to act as a source of energy for various bacteria.

Thus, HMOs within human breast milk play an important role in the development of the gut microbiota in young infants by contributing to the homeostasis of these microorganisms.

The transfer of antibodies from breast milk to the infant also has a significant role in the development of the neonatal immune system.

In particular, recent studies have found that immunoglobulin A (IgA), found in breast milk is crucial for regulating the infant microbiome and contributing to the ability of IgG to identify and eliminate harmful pathogens.

How amazing is breastmilk! Read more here . www.News-Medical.net

When Can Baby Start Using Probiotics?

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:38:52 GMT

The good news:

Qiara Infant is suitable for all infants to support gastrointestinal health from 0-24 months.

It works by helping increase healthy digestive flora and good bacteria growth and maintain and support your baby’s gastrointestinal system health.

If your infant is exclusively breastfed, it is recommended that mum takes Qiara Pregnancy & Breastfeeding as baby benefits via maternal transfer - the proboitic benefits reach bub via mums breastmilk

What about collic and reflux? :

Disruptions to the microbiome in the stomach and intestines can increase the incidence of reflux and colic.

Qiara probiotics help maintain and support gastrointestinal health and general wellbeing, improve healthy digestive system function and help to restore 'good bugs' and balance to the microbiome and ecosystem in the gut for infants, including those with colic or reflux

What if baby is taking a colic mix? :

Reflux and Colic are thought to be common in young babies due to an immature gut and digestive system - so probioitcs support both the gut and digestive system with the good bacteria benefits. Probiotcs can certainly be taken if you are administering a colic mix to your baby suffering colic symptoms.

What if breastfeeding mum or my infant are on antibiiotics?:

Qiara Infant can be taken during a course of antibiotics to help maintain good gut flora during antibiotic use and to restore good gut flora after antibiotic use. However, to maximise the effect of Qiara, we recommend taking our probiotic at least 2 hours before or after taking antibiotics (not together)

How does Qiara support gastrointestinal health?

The breastmilk strain in Qiara helps support gastrointestinal (GI) health via :

Reducing Inflammation
Restoring good bacteria
Suppressing growth of 'bad bugs'
Supporting the gut lining
Supporting the immune system
Supporting healthy & regular bowel motions

Qiara can help support gastrointestinal health at any life stage - and is particularly useful in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early infancy during the 'foundation stage' of microbiome development (the first 1000 days - from conception- 2 years old)

How Qiara Infant helps?

supports gastrointestinal health
restores and maintains good bacteria during and after antibiotic use
assists healthy digestive function
supports microbiome and gut health
improves good bacteria growth

Connecting Your Gut with Your Brain.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:45:26 GMT

Our world is so full of opportunities for connection these days that we can communicate with anyone we like, whenever we like…

But, I can guarantee that you still don’t chat to anyone as much as your gut and brain chat to each other. These two are the heroes of connection, chatting back-and-forth, non-stop.

The Brain-Gut-Microbiome Axis

Most of us intuitively understand that our gut and brain are connected in some way…When we’re nervous, we get butterflies in our stomach, and, when we eat something delicious, it makes us happy! But how do these two organs communicate with each other?

Turns out, just like humans, the gut and brain have multiple modes of communication!

The gut and the brain are connected both physically and chemically, and they use a bunch of different communication methods to get their messages to each other, involving the nervous system, hormones and inflammation.

Early Life Gut-Brain Programming

Communication between the gut microbiome and the brain are programmed in the first three years of a baby’s life, including the prenatal period, again highlighting how important this time period is for the future health of a baby.

Studies have shown that any disruption in development during this time can influence the communication between the gut and the brain.

It is also important to note that, whilst the programming occurs during these early years, these communication skills between the gut and the brain will be in a state of constant flux throughout life, affected by medications, diet, and stress levels.

You’ve Got Some Nerve…

One of the key routes of communication between your brain, gut and gut bugs is via something called the vagus nerve, which is sometimes also referred to as ‘the sixth sense’.

This very astute nerve can sense small changes in your gut microbiome, and sends signals back to your central nervous system (CNS), made up mainly of your brain and spinal cord, prompting it into action.

Via the vagus nerve, your brain has the power to reduce peripheral inflammation and/or leaky gut (aka intestinal permeability), and it is also thought to have the ability to change your gut bug population .

The response of your CNS is important…it will either have an ‘adapted’ or ‘inappropriate’ response to the messages. An ‘adapted’ response is what you want…a suitable response to deal with any given situation, whereas an ‘inappropriate’ response may lead to gastrointestinal and neurodegenerative issues.

Interrupting the Convo

One of the biggest interruptions to the communication between the gut and brain is stress! Stress stops the vagus nerve from doing its job properly, and can have a pretty damaging impact on the gastrointestinal tract and gut bugs.

A stress-induced increase in ‘leaky gut’ may mean that bacteria gets into places they’re not really supposed to be, increasing unwanted inflammation in the gut. Yet another reason to find things to help you wind down… join that meditation class, take up gardening, or get stuck into a good novel.

Tone it Up!

Just like we tone our muscles at the gym, our vagus nerve needs to stay ‘toned’ to function as it should!

Exercises such as deep breathing or yoga practices may be helpful for some people to strengthen their vagal tone and improve their gut-brain communication.

Why breastmilk probiotics for newborns, infants and toddlers - unique immunity benefits.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:13:37 GMT

Did You Know?

Breastmilk provides natural probiotics and essential nutrients to help infants develop a balanced immune and digestive system.

Qiara Infant contains a probiotic strain isolated from human breastmilk. It is suitable for all infants to support gastrointestinal health and support their microbiome, which is often impacted by factors such as mum’s diet and medication, hereditary factors, antibiotics, birth mode and feeding choices.

Qiara Infant helps support and maintain gastrointestinal system health in all infants, including those prescribed antibiotics or with reflux, colic, cough, cold, diarrhoea or constipation or unsettled after feeding.

Qiara Can Help in 5 Ways:

Help restore the balance of good gut flora during and after prescribed antibiotics
Support gastrointestinal health
Maintain and support general health and wellbeing
Increase good bacteria growth
Maintain and support healthy digestive system function

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Solid Start to a Healthy Gut

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:57:20 GMT

Health Gut, Healthier Baby

What, when, and how to introduce solids to your baby has to be one of the most confusing and divisive hurdles in that first year of your bub’s life.

Considering these first couple of years are a crucial window for the development of your baby’s gut microbiome and immune system, and that diet plays a big role in this development, it’s understandable that parents get stressed out when starting solids.

This article will break down some of the evidence for the best way to support your baby’s gut development.. but first, let’s look at the basics

The Basics

Current guidelines in Australia recommend that you breastfeed exclusively, if possible, until around about 6 months of age, after which time you will start introducing solid foods...

Solid Gut Evolution

It has become increasingly evident that nurturing your baby’s gut microbiome should be a priority.

Although there are numerous factors that influence babies’ gut microbiome, the biggest shift of all occurs when they start eating solid foods .

What was, at birth, a fairly simple community of gut bugs with low diversity and richness, evolves rather quickly once solid foods are introduced, into a gut microbiome much more closely resembling that of an adult.

The addition of vegetables, fruits, breads and cereals to your bub’s diet, which all provide different types of dietary fibres, help to feed the gut bugs.

Certain strains of bacteria in particular, seem to thrive and prosper from the introduction of these foods.

The Greatest Influence Of All…

You probably want specific details on exactly what you feed your baby when introducing solids to nurture their gut .. there is one simple, gut-supporting concept that keeps popping up in the evidenc… It all comes down to the importance of diversity.

Diversity of Diet = Diversity of Gut

We now know that our gut bugs love a diverse diet. This is because a diverse diet promotes a diverse microbiome, and a diverse microbiome creates more gut stability, which means a greater ability to fight infection or any detrimental effects of medication .

Research has shown that babies who eat a large variety of foods, including all the top allergens, have a richer and more diverse gut microbiome than babies who eat the same couple of things every day.

Biggest Takeaway

Today’s lesson… Try to focus on diversity in their diet by letting your baby explore as many different foods as possible.

Concentrating on the overall dietary pattern rather than individual foods may end up being the key to fostering a healthy, stable, and diverse gut microbiome that will help support your baby into a healthy future.

Written by Clare Carrick ANutr BHSc (Nutrition and Health Promotion)

Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics : www.MothersBabies.org

https://www.mothersbabies.org/a-solid-start-to-a-healthy-gut/

Why Breastmilk Probiotics for Infants?

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:13:44 GMT

DID YOU KNOW?

An infant’s microbiome can be disrupted by for many reasons including mum’s diet, medication, hereditary factors, birth mode and feeding choices. Antibiotics, which are commonly used during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding can also upset the balance of good bacteria in infants.

HOW QIARA CAN HELP?

Help restore the balance of good gut flora during and after antibiotic use
Maintain and support general health and wellbeing
Increase good bacteria growth
Maintain and support healthy digestive system function

HOW QIARA WORKS?

The breastmilk strain in Qiara probiotic has many clinically proven beneficial mechanisms of action to help support gastrointestinal (GI) health. Some of these include :

Reducing Inflammation
Restoring good bacteria
Suppressing growth of 'bad bugs'
Supporting the gut lining
Supporting the immune system
Supporting healthy & regular bowel motions

Buy Qiara online or find a local stockist at Qiara.com.au

Improving Mums Microbiome During Pregnancy.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 23:18:50 GMT

What women eat during pregnancy can have a signiﬁcant impact on their baby’s gut microbiome and disease risk later in life. Evidence suggests that this is most likely inﬂuenced via the expecting mum’s diet, and her own gut microbiome population.

Nutrition plays a huge role in the composition, abundance and function of the various gut bugs within the host microbiome and this, in turn may impact the gut microbiome of the child.

How Is the Child Exposed to Mum’s Microbiome?

This transfer of microbes from mother to child is fundamental for building a healthy infant microbiome, crucial for immune system maturation, infant growth, and brain development.

During birth, and immediately after birth, the baby receives a huge and diverse dose of microbes from mum and surroundings, and this signiﬁcantly inﬂuences the make up of baby’s microbiome.

Mother’s Pregnancy Diet Impacts Bub’s Gut Health

The mother’s gut microbiome changes progressively during pregnancy, and plays a signiﬁcant role in determining the composition of the oﬀspring gut microbiome. Diet is a major inﬂuence on maternal gut microbial alterations, and appears to impact the trajectory of baby’s microbiome development.

Recent studies have highlighted that excess maternal weight gain or inﬂammation during pregnancy can signiﬁcantly alter the transfer of microbes from mum to bub, with the knock-on eﬀect of altering the way in which the baby’s gut microbiome develops once born.

The Inﬂuence on Disease Across the Lifespan

The mother’s diet during pregnancy has been associated with the development of diﬀerent diseases over the lifespan of the oﬀspring.

For example, an obesity-associated maternal gut microbiome may lead to a state of imbalance in the gut (known as dysbiosis) for the infant, which can then lead to obesity later in life.

Furthermore, an obesity-associated maternal microbiome has been shown to alter the infant’s immune response, increasing the risk of developing asthma and other inﬂammatory diseases.

The mum’s diet during pregnancy may also impact the brain development of the child. It is thought that this occurs via the gut and brain interactions, and that an imbalance in certain strains of bacteria within the gut may aﬀect the ‘early programming’ of the infant brain.

On a more positive note, there is also evidence that a good quality diet during pregnancy, characterised by high intakes of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, and omega 3 fatty acids, may help to reduce the child’s risk of developing a mental illness or hyperactivity-inattention later in life.

Clare Carrick: https://www.mothersbabies.org/pregnancy-diet-gut-health-and-impact-on-oﬀspring-health/

Baby’s First 1000 Days

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:23:32 GMT

Babies First 1000 Days and the Microbiome.

Scientific evidence confirms that the early period of human life that begins at conception and continue until 24 months of life (also called the first 1000 days of life ) plays a vital role for promoting the development of chronic diseases throughout the entire life span, indicating the important impact of maternal health status on the health of future child.

The Microbiome Is One of the Key Elements That Play a Pivotal Role During the First 1000 Days of Life.

The emerging evidence suggests that microbial colonization starts prior to birth and is shaped by the maternal microbiota. Therefore, it is likely that the colonization process is initiated in utero.

Subsequent to birth, this complex colonization process is then further influenced by host genetics as well as internal factors such as gestational age and external factors such as type of feeding (breast milk versus formula), mode of delivery (caesarean versus vaginal) and antibiotic exposure.

The A.MA.MI project investigated the possible correlation between several factors, from conception to the first year of life, and infant gut microbiome composition.

Result from this observational study found that mode of delivery is one of the most important determinants of early gut microbiota colonization.
Babies born by Cesarean Section (CS) developed microbiota that have higher capacity to harvest food energy, consequently making them at increased risk to develop childhood obesity.
Results also showed a substantial difference in gut microbiota colonization between breast fed and formula fed infants.
Breast fed babies were colonized with bacterial species involved in human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) metabolism in breastfed infants. These HOM were found to strengthen the immune system and an protect against allergic diseases and may also offer protection from chronic disease.

Written by

Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics

https://www.mothersbabies.org/the-importance-of-the-first-1000-days-of-life-on-microbiota-development/

Breastfeeding support for new mums and increasing success for new mums, newborns and infants.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:40:04 GMT

Why Do Women Stop Breastfeeding?

Lack of support is the core reason most women stop breastfeeding. There are various issues new mothers face including difficulty attaching, concerns about milk supply levels and worry about unsettled babies that were cited in the Australian national infant feeding survey (by parents who stopped breastfeeding entirely before 6 months).

Most of these issues can be resolved with reassurance, education and trouble shooting by a trained professional.

Anecdotally, many women are also undermined by advice from well meaning family and friends suggesting they 'just use formula' when they express their concerns and fears rather than being able to encourage and help the mother find trained support to work through the issues.

Do Caesarean Sections Impact Breastfeeding Success?

Yes. Women who have a c-section have a higher proportion of breastfeeding difficulties (41%) for a variety of reasons. (11)

Australia has one of the highest caesarean rates in the world. In 2019 36% of all women giving birth in Australia had a caesarean (AIHW 2021), compared to the recommended rate of 10 to 15% (WHO Statement on Caesarean Section Rates). (10)

A medicalised birth means the woman will need more support to successfully establish and continue breastfeeding, especially in the sensitive 1, 24, and 48 hours after birth. The ability to identify mothers likely to need additional breastfeeding support, and then provide this additional support is currently not provided in the Australian healthcare system.

What Percentage of Mothers Breastfeed in Australia?

As at 2017-18, it is estimated that 93% of mothers initiate breastfeeding at birth, however only 29% or 3 in 10 continue breastfeeding exclusively until 6 months of age.

Highlighting the importance of support in the newborn stage, the data also showed that 64% of babies in 2 parent families were exclusively breastfeeding at 4 months of age, compared to only 46% in single parent families. (2)

What Are the Breastfeeding Rates in Australia?

At 2 months of age:

83% were still receiving breast milk
74% were exclusively breastfed

At 4 months of age:

73% were still receiving breast milk
61% were exclusively breastfed
6% were introduced to solids before 4 months, a reduction since 2014-15 (9%)

At 6 months of age:

66%were still receiving breast milk
29% were exclusively breastfed
53% had not been introduced to solids before 6 months

Aged 1 to 3 years:

11% were still receiving breast milk
41% received breast milk for at least 12 months

How Can Australia Improve Breastfeeding Rates?

We know that the key driver to improve breastfeeding rates is appropriate support to women. The majority of women initiate breastfeeding, and then stop due to lack of support and education to help them overcome the issues they encounter.

Australia already has the framework in place to support new mums with the ABA, the BFHI and lactation consultants across the country. Now we need to:

Start measuring breastfeeding rates every year using a larger sample size than the National Health Surveys. What isn't measured won't be managed and makes it difficult to know whether progress is being made.
Make Lactation Services an included heath service under the Medicare program. Breastfeeding support should be free and easy to access for all mothers and shouldn't be a user pays service.
Make the Baby Friendly Health Initiative accreditation mandatory for all maternity facilities.
Increase funding to the ABA so they can improve their support to the population, and increase the work they do to promote breastfeeding. This would ideally include free online face-to-face sessions with a counsellor, and drop in services in high needs areas.
Provide additional support to high risk women. For example, in locations with low breastfeeding rates and for women who delivered via c-section, or who are identified as high risk by other means.

https://www.milkandlove.com.au/blog/breastfeeding-rates-in-australia-how-australia-is-failing-mothers-and-babies/

Improving Your Infants Gut Microbiome

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:53:52 GMT

Improving Children’s Gut Health.

Research has revolutionised our understanding of the relationship between gut and brain health, and it’s proven that nurturing your baby’s gut health is crucial to supporting their immune system, digestive system, brain development and overall health.

A baby’s early microbiome is influenced by their mothers, even as early as preconception. If you’re trying to conceive or you’re expecting, working on improving your microbiome will give your child a strong start to developing their own. This will help support their immune and digestive systems as well as brain development during the first three developmental years.

Boosting your child’s gut microbiome health doesn’t have to be difficult and can be easily integrated into your and child’s diet. Here are some great ways to nurture a healthy gut and aid brain development during and after pregnancy.

Pregnancy

To help develop your baby’s microbiota before birth, it’s important to eat a clean and healthy diet, rich in prebiotic and probiotic foods during the pregnancy. Probiotic foods include natural yoghurt, kefir, miso and kimchi, bananas and oats.

Prebiotics are found in staple ingredients such as bananas, onion, garlic, green peas, sweet corn, chickpeas, lentils, red kidney beans, asparagus, beetroot, snow peas, nectarines, watermelon, pomegranate, dried figs, dates, white peaches, oats, wheat bran and cashews.

Breastfeeding

Although breastfeeding isn’t always an option for lots of mums, breast milk is a rich source of probiotics and healthy fats. Breast milk nurtures the microbiome with beneficial bacteria until they are mature and helps to strengthen the baby’s immune system. There are formulas that have probiotics and human milk oligosaccharides which are normally present in breast milk and can play a valuable role in boosting gut immunity.

Post-natal

If prioritising gut health wasn’t a big focus during your pregnancy, don’t stress. The foods you wean your baby onto will have the biggest impact on your baby’s gut health in the long run. A great way to do so is by introducing your baby to a large variety of foods when introducing solids.

Foods That Are Rich in Probiotics to Feed Your Baby

Fermented foods:

Sauerkraut can be a cheap condiment to make at home and offers essential bacteria for your baby’s gut, helping them to digest foods and boosting their immunity. A great way to introduce this is by giving your baby a teaspoon of the juice to provide probiotics. Once they move onto solids, expand on this by introducing small pieces of sauerkraut.

If your baby isn’t too keen on the sour flavours of other probiotic foods like this then fermented applesauce is a delicious alternative. It offers the same benefits as sauerkraut and helps make eating fermented foods a positive experience.

Bone Broth:

Bone broth is great for bubs and parents! It contains specific amino acids to boost immune systems. The gelatin in bone broth also aids healthy digestion which can help your baby to absorb nutrients, enabling healthy growth and development.

Gut health disrupters:

Foods packed with preservatives, additives and artificial sweeteners can be disrupters to gut health. Minimising unhealthy foods will allow good bacteria to thrive, promoting positive gut and brain health. Your children mirror behaviours that they are exposed to, so modelling your own healthy eating habits is important to their development, as well as your personal health.

By Mandy Sacher, Paediatric Nutritionist and Global Chief Nutrition Officer at MindChamps

Article https://newbornbaby.com.au/2022/06/how-to-support-your-childs-gut-microbiome/

Infant Gut Health and Probiotics

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:04:31 GMT

Infant Gut Health and Probiotics.

Called the ‘origins of disease’ it is most important in the First 1000 days of life (conception to 2 years).

Signs That Your Infant May Have Compromised Gut Health:

Colic / reflux symptoms
Unsettled after feeds
Poor weight gain / failure to thrive
Generally ‘unwell’
Constipation, diarrhoea or inconsistent bowel motions
Recurring Coughs / colds / other infections
Allergies, eczema, asthma

Birth and The Infant Gut:

Symptoms such as colic are often more prevalent in babies that have had their gut flora compromised in this time.

So what can we do about it? Thankfully there are many things we can do to support good infant gut health (even if there have been compromising factors).

1. Breastfeeding

2. Prebiotics

3. Probiotics

This breastmilk isolated strain has many clinically proven benefits for Infant gut health to support gastrointestinal system health for an infant’s immature digestive and developing immune system :

– Restore gut flora during and after antibiotic use

– Maintain and support gastrointestinal health and general wellbeing

– Improve healthy digestive system function and good bacteria growth

Mum & Bub’s Diet

A diet rich in plant foods, quality proteins and good fats supplies mum with the nutrient density and energy she needs for pregnancy and breastfeeding – as well as supporting good gut health.

https://newbornbaby.com.au/newborn-overview/baby-health/infant-gut-health-and-probiotics/

How Can Couples Prepare for the Fourth Trimester / The First 12 Weeks After Birth?

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 02:30:01 GMT

The Fourth Trimester

Many new mamas or mamas to be are unfamiliar with this term.

The fourth trimester, known as the first 12 weeks after birth, is often the most challenging yet most overlooked period when having a baby. From the moment you find out you are pregnant, you and your partner start to prepare yourselves for the most significant and magical change that is bringing new life into the world. From choosing a pram to decorating the nursery and attending birthing classes, there is a lot of time, energy, and often money spent, on making way for this precious new bundle of joy. While all of these aspects are exciting, we want to chat through what the fourth trimester might hold for you.

The postpartum period is such a unique point in time and is a vastly different experience for each new family. Although a unique and precious period of time, it can also be overwhelming and filled with mixed emotions.

For a lot of new parents, you may experience a love like you have never felt before. However, the bond can take time to grow and develop for other new families - both are absolutely okay.

Understanding the physiological changes that your body will endure through pregnancy and birth can empower you as you get closer to your due date.

Your body is changing again physically and emotionally. Your new baby is also adjusting to life outside the womb, while your partner is also transitioning to their new parenting role. Depending on how your baby was born, your body and mind’s recovery time can also vary. Give yourself grace and as much self-love as possible.

While the fourth trimester can be different for everyone, simple things like having discussions with your partner during pregnancy can make a huge difference. Once the adrenaline wears off of your little one finally being earthside, sleep deprivation and isolation of being a new mum can start to creep in. Having awareness around these possible feelings can help you identify them early, which I am very passionate about as a midwife.

It is beneficial to talk to your partner about how you will handle the fourth trimester and acknowledge that it won’t all be smooth sailing as you both navigate your new roles with your baby in arms. Recognising, when and where you can help each other will allow you to be the best team cheering each other on.

Things to discuss with your partner during pregnancy can include:

How will you both deal with sleep deprivation, what are some ways to support each other through this period?
The role of grandparents and boundaries
Night waking and feeds
How to manage self-care for both of you
How to recognise if your mental health isn’t right, how to talk about it, and strategies to cope as well as community resources to reach out to when you needed it
Non-working downtime and a day to day schedule
How to build a support network, who to let in, in what circumstances and boundaries
Partner's role in daily routine, even if they return to work.

While these discussions can't magically fix the reality of having a newborn, they hope to give you and your partner insight into how you will manage when times are tough, even the slightest thing can make a massive change!

Other strategies for negativing the fourth trimester include:
Having frozen meals in the freezer - prepping these during pregnancy can be a lifesaver!
A support network you are happy to call and lean upon when you need (joining mothers groups / prenatal classes is a great way to meet other new mamas)
A strategy (if breastfeeding) just isn’t going to plan and resources available in your community should you needed them (Australian Breastfeeding Association is a great place to start!)
Having a list of hotlines, you can call at any time of the day for support, including mental health hotlines (see below for some suggestions)
Setting small daily goals such as showering or getting out for a walk with the baby/or without the baby.
Have family/friends help with chores (if you can afford to, hiring a cleaner for those first few weeks is magic!)
Try to have a small amount of time each day, where you can sit with your partner and chat through your day, time to connect and debrief

Here in Australia and New Zealand, we are very fortunate to have many different health professionals in the wider community, so never be afraid to reach out to a medical health professional should you or your partner feel the need. You are never alone in this journey, even if it sometimes feels like it.

Like anything in life, you aren’t going to enjoy every minute of the fourth trimester! Remember each day is different from the next; this time with your new baby and family are precious (but equally overwhelming). I always like to remind mamas - everything has its season, and this too shall pass, even on the hardest of days. So do yourself a favour and think about preparing for this trimester also.

Be kind to yourself always, you have got this Mama.

Some free resources for mental health in the perinatal period. Click on each to learn more.

Written by

Midwife and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

Aliza Carr

from Bumpnbub .

Foods to Feed Your Gut Bugs!

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:14:30 GMT

Pre-biotic and resistant starch foods, help feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut

Long term gut health comes from a good quality, organic, plant rich diet, with variety.. ultimately your aim should be to be able to get your nutrients for good gut health, from your diet.

My favourite way to do this, is adding in resistant starch's.

Resistant starch's are exactly what they sound like; they are 'Resistant to digestion'.

That means instead of us breaking down a lot of the fibrous matter, we actually leave it up to our microbiome (aka beneficial bacteria) to break it out.

Pre-biotics and resistant starch's are their food.

This is why I do not like long-term FODMAP diets, as a lot of FODMAP foods, are indeed pre-biotics.

Imagine trying to run a car without petrol, or starving yourself of your own food.

Well that's exactly what a low FODMAP diet is doing to your microbiome; it's starving it of it's fuel source!

You can see right there that it's not necessarily the foods fault, but in fact, the bad bugs!

If this sounds all too familiar, then please get in contact with me!!

No-one needs to live a life depriving themselves of delicious (and very healthy food) such as garlic's and onions!

Some of my favourite resistant starch’s and prebiotic rich foods to help feed healthy bacteria include:

Green banana flour (can be used in a brownie – see below recipe) or even simply by adding 1 teaspoon to your morning smoothie
Globe artichoke hearts
Asparagus
Cooked & cooled sweet potato, white potato, white rice (can be re-heated if you like)
Globe artichokes
Dandelion Greens
Garlic and onions
Leeks

Erin Jolley : https://www.alpinenaturalhealth.com.au/blog/foods-to-feed-your-gut-bugs

Qiara Blog Qiara Infant Reviews

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:19:08 GMT

"Honestly can’t say enough good things about this probiotic.

It was a game changer for us. I had a c-section then my little one needed antibiotics at 4 weeks old as well and nothing would settle her, we tried EVERY remedy. I wasn’t able to breastfeed past 3 weeks and she had the lot, colic, reflux and really unsettled sleeping pattern.

Qiara relieved her so quickly, the sachets make it easy to mix in with her bottle. She’s now 11 months old and still has Qiara Infant daily (I mix with her food) and she never gets sick and her gut health is just how it should be. It’s sometimes hard to get but definitely worth seeking out.

I love that it’s a probiotic strain from breast milk too. I give Qiara Kids to my 3 year old as well, keeps him so healthy inside as well. Wish I’d known about the Pregnancy & Breastfeeding one."

Wendi.

"Amazing Product! Our son Ollie was allergic to everything when he was born, and introducing foods was a very stressful time for us. Qiara was highly recommended to us for gut health, and by the age of 2, our son had significantly dropped/reduced his allergies, it was unbelievable! So grateful to have found this amazing product."

Shelley.

Pic : @lifewithsarahjade

Introducing Solids to Your Baby - First 3 Years of Life!

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:34:10 GMT

"The first 1-3 years of life is an important period for the development of our gut microbiota.

During this critical time, gut microbiota development progresses from it being a relatively simple microbial community that is less rich and diverse, to a one that is high in richness and diversity.

Gestational age (full-term versus preterm), mode of delivery (vaginal versus cesarean), early feeding practice (breastfeeding versus formula), antibiotic exposure (mother and infant), and the introduction of solid foods are the most important influences that effect on gut microbiota development during this period.

Switching from breastfeeding to formula feeding during the infancy period has been identified to impact the relative abundance of the good microbiota such as Bifidobacterium .

Additionally, weaning or the introduction to solid food has been considered as an important milestone during infancy.

In a study, the association between food choice at the time of introduction to solid food and the gut microbiota development was investigated to understand impact of nutritional exposure on the gut microbiota in early life.

This was the first study to collect detailed dietary data on day-to-day basis during an important period of infancy followed by evaluation of gut microbiome to 12-14 months of age for 24 healthy full-term infants living in Canada and The Netherlands (15 Canadian and 9 Dutch).

Results from this study showed that:

Carrot, banana, and avocado were the most common food consumed by the two study groups (Canadian infants and Dutch infants).
Microbiota responses to the introduction of solid food has been identified despite the difference in the geographical location.
The stability of gut microbiota was associated with diet diversity throughout the period of solid food introduction.
Canadian infants were exposed to a greater number of food items/groups and to a larger number of common food allergens such as peanuts, wheat, eggs, fish, milk, and tree nuts compared with the Dutch infants.
Microbiota diversity and richness were found to be higher in Canadian infants due to the introduction of greater number of solid foods items and the exposure to the common allergic foods.
The growth of Bifidobacterium , Bacteroides and Veillonella showed similar response to diet in both study groups.
Veillonella has been known as protective factor that associated with continued breastfeeding. In this study, the abundance of Veillonella decreased due to the increase in the amount of food consumed.
The abundance of some members of the genus Bifidobacterium was found to be associated with dietary diversity in both groups.

In conclusion, this study indicates that, the developing gut microbiome is highly impacted with the first solid food during infancy.

Food that are diverse and high in fibre are associated with higher microbiota diversity. Higher microbiota diversity is associated with the stability of gut microbiota that is important for the healthy gut."

Full article : https://www.mothersbabies.org/the-introduction-to-solid-foods-and-gut-microbiota-stability-4/

www.motherbabies.org

Planning a Pregnancy in ‘22/23? Join the Mother Babies Study.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:37:46 GMT

Planning a pregnancy 2022/2023?

"The Microbiome Explained :

The human gastrointestinal tract is host to an invisible ecosystem of microorganisms, which includes trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively, this community of microorganisms as well as its genetic material is referred to as the ‘microbiome’.

Why the Gut?

We know that babies acquire their gut bacteria from their mother and that a baby’s biological platform is created in the first few days of pregnancy.

From the age of three, the basic building blocks of a baby’s gut bacteria are established for life.

If our gut does not have enough healthy bacteria then we have gut dysbiosis.

Gut dysbiosis has a significant impact on our immune system, and our ability to fight common diseases such as asthma,hay fever, obesity, eczema and IBS.

It also has an effect on brain function, with emerging evidence linking it to depression, anxiety, autism and ADHD.

Today, millions of Australians are suffering from illnesses and conditions that may, in fact, be preventable. Alarmingly, many of these diseases are on the rise.

- 1 in 20 children have food allergies

- 8.6% of babies are born premature

- 1 in 4 children are considered obese

- 2.5 million children have asthma

- 22.8% Australians experience mental health issues

What if we could reverse the trend on these prevalent conditions and significantly decrease their incidence and severity?... the MothersBabies Study asks ‘How?’ You can help us answer this important question.

The Participant Process:

Pre-pregnant woman who then proceeds to pregnancy - samples taken at 12 time points pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and postnatal - stool, oral, vaginal and skin.

Woman’s partner in pregnancy – sample taken once – stool, oral and skin.

Woman’s baby - samples taken at 5 time points in the first year of life- stool, oral, skin."

Are You Eligible : https://redcap.unsw.edu.au/surveys/index.php?s=NCJPF9DX93

For more information : https://microbiome.org.au/participate-research/ and https://linktr.ee/mothersbabiesstudy .

Eczema and the Infant Microbiome

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:42:49 GMT

What is eczema?

"Eczema is a chronic inflammatory rash that often starts early in life. Eczema has no known cure, and is likely caused by a combination of genes and environmental factors .. and interest has grown regarding the role that gut health plays in eczema development.

The Gut Microbiome and Eczema

The gut microbiome is an important consideration in eczema development because it helps to shape and regulate the developing immune system.

.. studies have shown that these differences in gut microbiome composition are often evident before eczema onset, supporting the significance of the gut microbiome in the development of eczema.

Birth order seems to have a significant impact on the composition of the microbiome. In fact, the lower the ‘birth order number’ (e.g. first- or second-born), the greater the abundance of a bacterial strain called Clostridium cluster I, and the more likely these children are to develop eczema and allergic disease).

This association has been supported by studies, which have found that babies with an increased number of the Clostridia strain Hungatella hathewayi, were more likely to develop eczema than those with lower levels of this strain.. these results do point to the importance of gut microbiome in the development of eczema.

Numerous studies have also shown that a less diverse gut microbiome is associated with a greater risk of developing eczema. But how do we encourage a more diverse gut microbiome in our children?

Breastfeeding

The presence of the strain B. fragilis, a bacteria more abundant in breastfed babies, appears to lower the incidence of eczema development. Current recommendations are to breastfeed if possible.

If not possible, a formula supplemented with prebiotics and/or probiotics may help to prevent eczema development.

Mode of Delivery

Gut dysbiosis can already be observed in caesarean-born infants within their first few days of life, along with a lower rate of microbial diversity.

These disturbances in the composition of caesarean-born babies’ gut microbiomes have been shown to persist until at least two years of age. Caesarean delivery has been associated with an increase in eczema and allergic disease..

One prominent theory is that the gut microbiome colonisation a baby acquires from a vaginal birth, which more closely resembles the mother’s vaginal microbiota, may lower the baby’s risk of developing eczema more successfully than a caesarean-section-associated gut microbiome, which more closely resembles the mother’s skin microbiome.

Antibiotic Use

Antibiotic use can significantly alter the composition of the gut microbiome. The use of antibiotics in the first few years of life has been associated with reduced microbial diversity and an increased incidence of eczema.

Starting Solids

Be sure to offer your infant a wide variety of plant foods once they are old enough to eat solids. These help to encourage a diverse gut microbiome.

Own a Pet and Get Out in Nature

Exposing your child to as many different microbes, from the soil in your garden, to your animals own microbiomes, will increase the chances of your child developing a diverse gut microbiome.

Conclusion

The developing infant gut microbiome may play an important role in the prevention of eczema development in infants. Being aware of the factors affecting gut diversity, such as breastfeeding, mode of delivery, and antibiotic use, can help to reduce the likelihood of your baby developing eczema."

Read Full Article : https://www.mothersbabies.org/eczema-and-the-infant-microbiome/

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Childhood Asthma and Gut Microbiome

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:50:22 GMT

"Asthma, an inflammatory disease that restricts the airways and causes breathlessness, is a major global public health concern.

Current thought associates the development of asthma with numerous environmental exposures, which spark immune responses that are, themselves, shaped by both internal and external factors, including the microbes that live within the gut. Ultimately, the development of asthma is complex and multifactorial, however one area of research is gaining traction, and that is the role that the gut microbiome may play in the onset of childhood asthma.

The Gut Microbiome in Early Years

Within the first couple of years of life, the composition of the infant microbiome matures, helping to shape the way the immune system develops.

During that first year, the composition shifts rapidly, greatly influenced by the surrounding environment. These first years of life are crucial for potential sensitivity to environmental exposures and immune function).

Disturbances of the microbiome during this time may influence the likelihood of a child developing asthma, allergies, and other immune-related disorders .

Influences on Microbiome Composition in the First Year of Life

The main factors of influence on microbiome population and composition are:

Mode of delivery – Caesarean compared to vaginal birth.
Antibiotic use – maternal use during birth, and infant use in first year.
Feeding method – Breast milk versus formula.
Gestational age – Full-term versus premature birth.
Birth Order – Older siblings are more likely to have less diverse gut microbiomes.
Introduction of solid foods – This prompts the largest shift in gut microbiome composition.
Environmental exposures – e.g. farms, animals all have their own unique microbial fingerprint.

Research on Gut Microbiome and Asthma Development

A delay or alteration in the establishment of microbial groups can lead to an ‘immature’ gut microbiome, which has been linked with an increased risk of asthma later on in life.

A 2018 study on 700 children found that a lack of maturation of the gut microbiome of a child at one year of age was associated with an increased prevalence of asthma at the age of five.

Interestingly, this link was only found in children of asthmatic mothers, which suggests that the environment and subsequent microbiome composition may act like an ‘on switch’ in pre-disposed children.

Strategies for Asthma Prevention

These results suggest that an awareness of environmental influences on the gut microbiome in the first year of life may play an important preventative role in reducing the likelihood of a predisposed child developing asthma, when the gut microbiome is highly malleable and able to be manipulated.

Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics are currently being researched for their ability to restore balance in the gut microbiome.

There is also a growing body of evidence suggesting that the use of prebiotics and probiotics during pregnancy may influence the developing fetal immune system, reducing the risk of them developing asthma.

Overall, manipulation of the gut microbiome to prevent and possibly treat asthma shows promise as a novel therapeutic option for susceptible children."

Full Article link : https://www.mothersbabies.org/childhood-asthma-and-the-gut-microbiome/

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Mums Review Qiara Infant Probiotics at TellmeBaby!

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 01:02:09 GMT

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Gut Bacteria in Infants for Life-Long Health

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 01:09:45 GMT

".. noncommunicable diseases are responsible for 7/10 deaths, and because they tend to have quite a chronic nature, this means they inflict a really long-term burden, not just on the individual but also on the healthcare system and the economy.

And so noncommunicable diseases all share one underlying feature; they are all associated with microbial imbalance and chronic immune dysregulation and inflammation.

So the microbiome of course is the community of microorganisms that live on and in our body, mostly in our guts, and this community acts as a collaborator in our health.

So what that means is that our ecosystem of microbes within our guts helps to calibrate our immune system and our metabolic system, it digests parts of our food for us, it synthesises vitamins for us, and it even influences our brain and behaviour ... so researchers are interested in targeting the microbiome in order to prevent or treat noncommunicable diseases.

But there's a problem. So, it turns out it's actually incredibly difficult to meaningfully alter the adult gut microbiome, and so that's why my research is focused on the early life gut microbiome .. because by the time you reach about age three to four your microbiome and is kind of set..

And so I like to say that we are born sterile-ish , so that means that we are certainly exposed to microbes within the womb, but that is absolutely nothing compared to the massive onslaught of microbes that we are confronted with during the birthing process and the immediate postnatal period.

And so, as soon as you're born, pretty much every bug on the block is competing to colonise your juicy, warm insides.

So all of a sudden you've got this ecosystem that is really rich and fertile but doesn't have any species of plants or animals in it. And so of course what happens next is you get this massive influx of different species, all competing to try to colonise this new ecosystem.

And so this early life period is an incredibly dynamic and unstable period, and your guts are incredibly plastic during this time, which means that early life experiences such as antibiotic use, being breastfed, mode of delivery, whether or not you grow up with a pet in your house, all of these different things influence the way that your gut microbiome takes shape and program the trajectory of your health for the rest of your life.

And so my research is really focused on understanding these early life colonisation dynamics within the infant gut, with the hope of identifying interventions that we could use to optimise the development of the infant gut microbiome to program lifelong health.

And so my hope is that through my work I can find ways to help infants catch a healthy microbiome, and in this way reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases for the next generation.

It's very difficult to change the adult gut microbiome.. but in infants because it's still quite dynamic and unstable, we can actually modulate their microbiome with probiotics ..

Currently in my research I'm looking at things like mums' diet. We have taken a bunch of mums, put them on a controlled diet and seen whether that changes the infant gut microbiome.

We are looking at things like delivery mode, to see whether the caesarean delivery affects the milk microbiome and whether that is what is affecting the infant gut microbiome in these infants.

And also looking at things like early life antibiotic exposure as well. So, for instance, women who give birth via caesarean section are given antibiotics prophylactically. So even though they don't have an infection, we don't give antibiotics for shoulder surgeries or anything else, we just give all women who are delivering by c-section, which is 33% of women in Australia ..

And because mum is the greatest donor of microbes to her infant, that's going to alter the infant microbiome as well. So there are definitely these modulateable risk factors that we can work on."

ABC Science Show transcript :

https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/gut-bacteria-in-infants-play-a-vital-role-for-life-long-health/13258330

Dr Lisa Stison is guest speaker at the Australian Breastfeeding Association Health Professional Seminar Series 2022 - .

What Parents Say About Qiara Kids!

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 01:57:56 GMT

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What Parents Say About Qiara Infant!

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 02:16:51 GMT

Qiara Infant for 0-24 months.

Qiara Infant contains the patented breastmilk strain of probiotic Lactobacillus Fermentum CECT5716 used exclusively in the Qiara range.

Qiara Infant May Help:

support gastrointestinal health [1]
restore and maintain good bacteria during and after antibiotic use
improve digestive function and gut health
maintains a healthy microflora

Some of our Qiara Infant reviews :

"My 4 month old baby boy has been having this probiotic for the last 3 weeks and I have noticed a huge improvement with his tummy troubles he’s had since birth. Great product and easy to give to baby!! Gabriella M

“The Infant product has helped my exclusively breastfed baby improve his gut bacteria and I simply pump a little breastmilk and feed it to him and he loves to drink it”. Penelope M

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Fertility and the Microbiome

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 02:07:58 GMT

Written by Clare Carrick ANutr (BHSc Nutrition and Health Promotion)

Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PhD (Paediatrics) : 23/12/2021

Full article : https://www.mothersbabies.org/fertility-and-the-microbiome/

What is a Microbiome?

Pregnancy and the Microbiome

Is Lactobacillus the key?

Having more of the strain of bacteria known as Lactobacillus in the uterine microbiome has been associated with better chances of falling pregnant, sustaining the pregnancy to full term, and delivering a healthy baby (2). This is also the same for the vaginal microbiome, where a Lactobacillus-dominant microbiome has been shown to result more often in a successful pregnancy (3). It is important to note, however, the definition of a ‘healthy’ microbiome varies between women, age, and ethnicity, and so, it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach when it comes to our microbiomes (4).

IVF Success

Men Matter Too!

What Does This All Mean For You?

Microbiome are effected by many external factors, some of which you may be able to optimise with a few small lifestyle changes or choices along the way. What you choose to eat has a huge impact on the composition of your microbiome, and can have a significant effect on reproductive success (1). Dietary intervention is something that you can implement prior to trying to have a baby to give yourselves the best chance for a healthy pregnancy (1). A health professional can help you consume more lactobacillus-promoting foods. The use of pre- and probiotics pre-conception and during pregnancy is also an area that offers promise to support healthy microbiome for conception, as well as avoiding the unnecessary use of antibiotics if possible (1).

Keywords: Fertility, Microbiome, Pregnancy, Lactobacillus

References:

Schoenmakers, S., Steegers-Theunissen, R., & Faas, M. (2019). The matter of the reproductive microbiome. Obstetric medicine , 12(3), 107–115.
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Hyman, R. W., Herndon, C. N., Jiang, H., Palm, C., Fukushima, M., Bernstein, D., Vo, K. C., Zelenko, Z., Davis, R. W., & Giudice, L. C. (2012). The dynamics of the vaginal microbiome during infertility therapy with in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics , 29(2), 105–115.
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Qiara Adult Reviews!

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 02:00:22 GMT

"As a probiotic nerd - Qiara (probiotic strain) has clinical trials supporting its use for gastrointestinal and respiratory health for bubs. It's my best probiotic .." @hypnobump

"This probiotic is truly remarkable. If you’ve taken anti-biotics - get onto a probiotic to help rebuild the gut microbiota" @thebiomedicalnaturopath

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﻿ 2. Prebiotics

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2. Prebiotics

3. Probiotics

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Signs That Your Infant May Have Compromised Gut Health:

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