This episode was basically a re-cap of the documentary called Microbirth. It opened my eyes so much to the importance of a natural birth and breastfeeding and taking the right precautions when a C-section is necessary (also peep Episode 9 of this podcast where Tay explains her birth plan for when she had to have a C-section). 

It also reminded me of how much cooperation goes on in nature and not everything is all "survival-of-the-fittest" as it's hyped up to be. However, when one thing goes out of balance, it sets off a cascade of effects, and everything feels the ramifications in some way. *spoiler alert* antibiotics majorly cause an imbalance to a once perfect ecosystem.

During the episode I also discuss:

• Why epigenetics actually means we can take our power back 
• The importance of bacterial ecosystems to our survival
• How we are 90% microbial and 10% mamalian
• How we evolved with bacteria to form a 'symbiotic superorganism' 
• How having a greater microbial diversity makes you less susceptible to both chronic illness and communicable diseases such as the flu.
• How antibiotic use can affect brain function in children due to the gut brain connection

Again, I highly recommend checking out the documentary Microbirth, it was definitely a wealth of information and put together the story perfectly.

Resources:

• Find Microbirth here
• Tay can be found on Instagram and at her website
• You can find me on Instagram @chemistkarma and my website chemistkarma.com