• Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Apr 2017

    Manipulating the baby biome: What are the issues?

    • Lai-Yang Lee, Suzanne M Garland, Michelle L Giles, and Andrew J Daley.
    • Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
    • Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2017 Apr 1; 57 (2): 232-234.

    AbstractEstablishing a baby biome through the controversial practice of 'vaginal seeding' has generated interest among the general public and healthcare providers alike. We discuss the potential risks of this practice and offer a harm minimisation approach to managing women requesting vaginal microbiome transfer after delivery by caesarean section.© 2017 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

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