From mother’s gut to baby’s health: Decoding the breastfeeding–microbiome link

Breastfeeding acts as a crucial microbial bridge, transferring beneficial bacteria from mother to infant, thus establishing a healthy gut microbiome. A mother’s diverse diet enriches her milk with varied microbes, fostering a robust immune system in the baby. This early microbiome transfer lays the foundation for lifelong health, reducing the risk of allergies and other diseases.