How long to give probiotics to baby after C-section?

[lauri73]

I was unable to avoid a c-section so I started LO on Lovebug probiotics shortly after birth to try to restore some of that microbiome they missed on the way out. We are approaching the 1 year mark and I was wondering how long to continue the probiotics? The Lovebug line has a product for 0-6 months, 6-12 months, and 1-4 years. LO is eating solids well and I plan to wean off breast milk after first birthday. We're doing yogurt now and I plan to introduce more probiotic foods as feeding progresses. Would love to get this community's thoughts on infant probiotics after c-section!

 

[hurrix]

@lauri73 Once the microbiome is established, it's hard to alter it in a significant way. There's a reason why fecal therapy for C. diff patients requires them to wipe out their gut microbiota with broad-spectrum antibiotics first! I'm guessing your kiddo has an established microbiome at this point and you're just wasting money buying more.

 

[annalin]

@hurrix FYI I have had an FMT for c diff and was not required to be on antibiotics beforehand!

 

[lauri73]

@hurrix Thanks for this explanation!