Currently, the use of probiotics as well as prebiotics and symbiotics permeate the medical and lay literature. Although not all functions of probiotics are known yet, their role in maintaining human health is undeniable. Particularly during pregnancy, one of the greatest legacies that a pregnant woman can leave for the fetus and subsequent newborn is good microbiota. This article aims to bring the main implications of the maternal microbiome on child health.
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