While a caesarean section is often lifesaving for both mother and child, it can impact a child's gut microbiome development up to five years of age. — 123rf.com.
THE gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of bacteria and other microorganisms residing in our intestines, plays an important role in shaping a child’s development. From strengthening the immune system to influencing brain development, these tiny organisms are essential for overall health and well-being.
Children born via caesarean section (C-section) have less diverse gut microbiome which could impact their immunity and potentially brain development. While both emergency and planned C-sections are essential and life-saving procedures, research indicates that C-sections lead to an imbalance of gut bacteria composition, known as gut dysbiosis. This condition can take up to five years to normalise without intervention [1].
Coupled with the fact that data from the Malaysian National Obstetrics Registry indicates that about one in five children in Malaysia are C-section-born children – it is crucial for parents of C-section-born children to understand the importance of the gut microbiome and take proactive steps to support their children’s gut and immune development.
To minimise the impact of C-sections, parents can promote a healthy gut microbiome by considering prebiotic and probiotic supplementation.
Prebiotic and probiotic supplementation can help establish a healthy gut microbiome faster by directly supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria and restoring gut bacteria that is lacking in C-section-born children.
Prebiotics are non-digestible fibres that serve as food for beneficial bacteria, while probiotics are live microorganisms that help populate the gut with good bacteria, creating a healthy microbial ecosystem.
Recognising the unique challenges faced by C-section-born children, AptamilTM KID C-SynB is specifically designed to support the nutritional needs of C-section children (above one year old).
It contains Synbio+ – a unique blend of prebiotics and probiotics – to support the development of a well-balanced gut and strong immune system.
AptamilTM KID understands that the nutritional needs of every child are unique, which is why AptamilTM KID C-SynB is a nutritional supplement designed to support well-balanced gut development and help children born via C-section build a strong immune system.
AptamilTM KID C-SynB is now available nationwide at most major retailers and online stores at RM68 for a 600g pack.
References:
1. Roswall, J., Olsson, L. M., Kovatcheva-Datchary, P., Nilsson, S., Tremaroli, V., Simon, M.-C., Kiilerich, P., Akrami, R., Krämer, M., Uhlén, M., Gummesson, A., Kristiansen, K., Dahlgren, J., & Bäckhed, F. (2021). Developmental trajectory of the healthy human gut microbiota during the first 5 years of life. Cell Host & Microbe, 29(5), 765-776.e3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33794185/
