✨ Curious about how C-section deliveries may affect your child’s immunity?

Whether you're a first-time parent or already navigating the early years, understanding how birth delivery methods can influence your child’s health is important. 👩‍⚕️ This May, ask Dr. Alison Snodgrass, Consultant Paediatrician from Parkway East Paediatric Clinic, anything you’ve been wondering about your child’s immunity, especially related to C-section deliveries. 🗓️ Question collection is open from April 28 to May 12 💬 Drop your question in the comments below, no question is too small! Let’s learn together as a community 💛 Brought to you by AptaAdvantage Club * This is a platform for sharing of expert medical advice. It is not a substitute for in-person care. Parents who have further concerns or specific questions about their child’s health are strongly encouraged to consult their healthcare provider for personalized guidance.

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I’ve always felt my c section baby fell sick more often than my other children born through natural delivery. This was despite giving her probiotics. What else can I do to help her boost her immunity?

Dr Alison Snodgrass

5mo ago

Cesarean delivery and antibiotics alter the early microbiome and immune system development. (1)Breastfeeding is beneficial as human milk provides protection and immune modulation by shaping the infant’s microbiome, which, in turn, interacts with the developing immune system. (2) Promoting general health through balanced nutrition, adequate sleep and age-appropriate exercise is equally important. (3) Use of antibiotics should be limited to situations where it is medically necessary. (4) Maternal microbiota and diet influence the fetal innate immune system development via microbial metabolites that cross the placenta and thus attention to optimal nutrition during pregnancy may be helpful.

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