Today I'm talking about the wonderful world of the breast microbiome - the role breastfeeding plays in populating the baby's gut, how the bacteria get there in the first place and how breastmilk ensures the baby's gut has the right bacteria   In the episode you'll learn: The function of breastfeeding for baby and mothers How the contents of breastmilk is set up specifically to build a healthy gut in the infant Factors impacting the baby's microbiota What you can do to ensure your baby's health gut microbiome and give yourself the best chance for breastfeeding success Breastfeeding is a physical link between mother and baby and can be seen as continuing the work of the placenta during pregnancy. But the benefits of breastfeeding extends way beyond simply nourishment for baby - it plays a really key role in establishing the baby's gut microbiome which influences its health for life. To find an IBCLC breastfeeding consultant in the UK, follow this link. To keep up to date on my antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding groups, sign up to the waiting list here. --- Sign up for my newsletter and free downloads Follow me on Instagram #raisinghealthymothers Please share the podcast if you enjoyed the episode - the more mums we can reach the better!