The Mighty Microbiome: The Importance of Probiotics for the Pregnant and New Mama

Benefits of taking probiotics during pregnancy and beyond:

  • Reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia by 20 per cent and an 11 per cent lower risk of preterm birth.1
  • May reduce postnatal depression.2
  • A 22 per cent lower risk of your child developing eczema.3
  • A 50 per cent lower risk of your child developing allergies. 4
  • Improve your digestion, meaning the nutrients you eat are absorbed properly and effectively – giving you more energy and boosting your immune system.

Good quality probiotics must contain large numbers of live beneficial bacteria to be effective, like those at Immunity Fuel, which have multiple strains of probiotics, including 13 strains of live lactobacillus and two strains of Saccharomyces yeasts. All Immunity Fuel products are batch tested to ensure quality viable, live bacteria in every gram. Their multi-strain organic bacteria have been bred to withstand the acidic environment of the gut, as well as toxins that pass through the body (such as alcohol, fizzy drinks, sugar, etc).

Available in the original formula and gluten free formula, this product is a powerful combination of probiotics, prebiotics, and raw wholefoods rich in good bacteria, essential amino acids, digestive enzymes, and whole food nutrition. Completely natural with no GMO, no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, this all-in-one multivitamin and probiotic is suitable for the whole family.

Immunity Fuel Australia – https://www.immunityfuel.com.au/
Immunity Fuel NZ – https://www.immunityfuel.co.nz/


References:

1: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/1/e018021

2: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/news-events-and-notices/news/news-2017/10/taking-probiotics-may-reduce-postnatal-depression.html

3: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-pregnancy-probiotics-eczema/probiotics-during-pregnancy-tied-to-lower-eczema-risk-for-kids-idUSKCN1GR29S

4: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4891898/


Hannah Schenker is a freelance writer, editor and regular contributor to The Natural Parent Magazine. She lives with a touch of magic in Golden Bay, New Zealand.

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