S7 Ep 16 - The importance of the microbiome and birth with Toni Harman

This is the final episode for the season and it's a GOOD ONE!! In this episode I chat to Toni Harman about the importance of the microbiome. When Toni was pregnant, she wanted a homebirth, and Toni wanted to exclusively breastfeed. Toni ended up with an emergency C-section and struggled to breastfeed. After the birth, she wondered could birth and infant feeding affect a child's long-term health? The answer is yes! We discuss what the microbiome is, why birth preferences are so crucial, and why asking for skin to skin, and carefully considering antibiotics is so important. We talk the importance of poo and mess in birth, the wonder of breast milk microbes, vaginal seeding, and the crucial things to consider if you're having a c-section.Toni has made the film MICROBIRTH, written a book and has created evidence-based courses on this important subject. You can find Toni's courses, film, and books at ⁠https://microbirth.com/⁠ You can listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple podcasts as well as other platforms! Link is in my Instagram bio or go to https://anchor.fm/betterbirthIf you are enjoying the podcast please feel free to “buy me a coffee”! Link is also in my bio or go to www.buymeacoffee.com/betterbirth Disclaimer: The information and provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. We reserve the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time. The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the content of the podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed. Your use of content contained in or linked to this podcast is entirely at your own risk. The Better Birth podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.