Flourish: How gut bacteria grow in C-section babies
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This study looks at the gut bacteria of infants born by C-section. Researchers want to learn how the microbiome develops in healthy babies who have not taken probiotics.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be 0 to 3 months old at the time you sign up.
- Your baby must have been delivered by C-section (planned or emergency).
- Your baby must have been born at or after 36 weeks of pregnancy.
- You and your baby must live in the United States and have a US mailing address.
- Your baby must not have taken any probiotic supplements (including probiotic formula or multivitamins).
- Your baby must not have certain health conditions (like serious gut problems, immune disorders, or genetic conditions).
- Your baby must not be a twin or part of a multiple birth.
- Neither your baby nor any immediate family member can have used an at-home microbiome stool test before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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