The status of probiotics supplementation during pregnancy

Abstract

Probiotics have been known for their use in medical field for quite a long time. Strong evidences are now available for the use of probiotics in clinical setting. One of the current issues on this topic is the use of probiotics in pregnancy. Recent studies showed that probiotics may be safe and beneficial for prenatal supplementation. In this review, we highlighted several proven use of probiotics supplementation in pregnant women. A few selected strains of probiotics showed promising outcome to prevent preterm labor and preeclampsia, and to reduce atopic eczema but not asthma and wheezing, in offspring of women who had prenatal probiotics supplementation. The mechanism of action responsible for this effect is closely related to the regulation of T cells, although the exact pathways are not defined yet.

Efeitos Da Suplementação De Probióticos Dos Gêneros Lactobacillus E Bifidobacterium Nos Perfis Lipídico E Glicêmico De Gestantes

“…Muitos estudos afirmam que os micro-organismos habituais do intestino (comensais) não são apenas habitantes passivos do TGI (trato gastrointestinal), mas se relacionam e interagem com o hospedeiro de maneira bastante eficaz por um processo de simbiose, no qual nenhum dos dois está prejudicado. Esse equilíbrio favorável a ambas as partes pode acontecer por meio de uma alimentação saudável, com a presença de probióticos e prebióticos (WIBOWO et al, 2015).…”

Pengaruh Pemberian Dadih dengan Perubahan Jumlah Lactobacillus fermentum Pada Feses Ibu Hamil

“…Sedangkan penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Dottereud menemukan bahwa pemberian probiotik pada Ibu hamil dan balita Artikel Penelitian dapat menekan angka kejadian dermatitis atopi, namun tidak berpengaruh pada sensitisasi alergen. 2,3 Sementara dari beberapa penelitian diketahui bahwa dadih mengandung BAL yang potensial sebagai probiotik. Bakteri probiotik yang terkandung dalam dadih ini merupakan Lactobacillus dan Bifidobacterium.…”

“…Mikrobiota saluran pencernaan normal dapat mencegah pertumbuhan yang berlebihan dari bakteri patogen dalam saluran pencernaan. 2,3 Bakteri probiotik memiliki banyak manfaat untuk kesehatan manusia, diantaranya dalam sistem imunitas dimana membantu daya tahan tubuh dan melindungi tubuh dari berbagai macam infeksi, sistem pencernaan yang baik dimana mampu mencegah masuknya bakteri pathogen dan memelihara integritas usus terhadap mikroorganisme. Dari beberapa penelitian diketahui bahwa dadih mengandung BAL yang potensial sebagai probiotik.…”

“…Sedangkan penelitian yang dilakukan lain menemukan bahwa pemberian probiotik pada ibu hamil dan balita dapat menekan angka kejadian dermatitis atopi, namun tidak berpengaruh pada sensitisasi alergen. 2,3…”

The difference of platelet-white blood cell ratio in severe preeclampsia and normotensive pregnancy

“…3 It should be noted that preeclampsia incidence in developing countries is seven times higher than in developed countries, with the number of preeclampsia found in Indonesia to be 7-10% of all pregnancies. 4 The etiology and mechanism of preeclampsia are still unknown up to this day, making this disease "the disease of theories". 5 One of the theories states that preeclampsia is caused by the failure of the trophoblast invasion process, which leads to hypoperfusion and ischemic of the placenta.…”