98: The Power of the Microbiome in Pregnancy and Infant Health with Cheryl of Tiny Health

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Roxanne talks with Cheryl Sew Hoy, the founder and CEO of Tiny Health, about the importance of the microbiome during pregnancy and its impact on babies. Cheryl delves into the science behind the gut and vaginal microbiomes, how they transfer to the baby during birth and breastfeeding, and their critical role in training the infant's immune system. The discussion includes practical tips on maintaining a healthy microbiome, the significance of probiotics, and the effect of antibiotics. Cheryl shares her personal journey and explains the importance of testing and understanding the microbiome for lifelong health, as well as sheds some light on increasingly more common symptoms of gut health issues that may be getting overlooked!  Check out Tiny Health here, and don’t forget to use our code, MAMASTE20 for $20 off!  http://tinyhealth.com/ http://poweredbytiny.com/ 00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast 01:06 Meet Cheryl Sew Hoy: Founder of Tiny Health 03:25 Understanding the Microbiome 04:31 The Gut and Vaginal Microbiome 06:43 Impact of Birth Methods on Microbiome 07:56 Breastfeeding and Microbiome Development 10:31 Antibiotics and Microbiome Disruption 12:36 The Role of Bifidobacterium 25:02 Family Microbiome Dynamics 28:15 GBS and Pregnancy 36:48 Making Informed Decisions About GBS 37:11 Early Testing and Prevention Strategies 38:00 Dietary Interventions for GBS 40:47 Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome 42:35 Probiotics and Their Impact 47:46 Infant Microbiome and Early Testing 50:15 Breastfeeding, Formula, and HMOs 57:27 Signs of Microbiome Imbalance in Infants 59:34 Testing Frequency and Membership Options 01:05:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  === Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/