In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Roxanne talks with Cheryl Sew Hoy, the founder and CEO of Tiny Health, about the importance of the microbiome during pregnancy and its impact on babies. Cheryl delves into the science behind the gut and vaginal microbiomes, how they transfer to the baby during birth and breastfeeding, and their critical role in training the infant's immune system. The discussion includes practical tips on maintaining a healthy microbiome, the significance of probiotics, and the effect of antibiotics. Cheryl shares her personal journey and explains the importance of testing and understanding the microbiome for lifelong health, as well as sheds some light on increasingly more common symptoms of gut health issues that may be getting overlooked! 

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00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:06 Meet Cheryl Sew Hoy: Founder of Tiny Health

03:25 Understanding the Microbiome

04:31 The Gut and Vaginal Microbiome

06:43 Impact of Birth Methods on Microbiome

07:56 Breastfeeding and Microbiome Development

10:31 Antibiotics and Microbiome Disruption

12:36 The Role of Bifidobacterium

25:02 Family Microbiome Dynamics

28:15 GBS and Pregnancy

36:48 Making Informed Decisions About GBS

37:11 Early Testing and Prevention Strategies

38:00 Dietary Interventions for GBS

40:47 Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome

42:35 Probiotics and Their Impact

47:46 Infant Microbiome and Early Testing

50:15 Breastfeeding, Formula, and HMOs

57:27 Signs of Microbiome Imbalance in Infants

59:34 Testing Frequency and Membership Options

01:05:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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