El bebé es un mamífero

Synopsis of El bebé es un mamífero

The book 'El bebé es un mamífero' by Dr. Michel Odent, published by Editorial Ob Stare, is a work that analyzes the recent history of birth and the importance of the microbiome in the baby's development. This edition addresses the microbiome revolution and how radical changes in the birth period affect the microbial colonization of the newborn. The author highlights the need to remember that, until recently, babies were born vaginally, rich in microorganisms, and in familiar environments for the mother, which allowed immediate colonization by microbes familiar to the maternal immune system. Today, most babies are not born in familiar environments or vaginally, and are often given antibiotics, which alters this natural process.