Optimising Early-Life Gut Health: Nutrition Strategies and the Influence of C-Section Birth
Thursday 25th September 18:30 - 19:30
Dr. Ruairi Robertson is a Lecturer in Microbiome Science at the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. His research examines the gut microbiome in pregnancy and early life and its influence on child health. He has a PhD in Microbiology from University College Cork and has conducted postdoctoral research in Queen Mary University of London, University of British Columbia and the Institut Pasteur. Dr. Robertson also has a popular TEDx talk and podcast series ("Biomes") in which he interviews leading microbiome scientists about their research.
During this webinar you will:
Explore the development of the infant gut microbiome influenced by delivery mode and other factors
Discuss emerging dietary strategies to optimise gut health in infants
Gain practical insights for improving health outcomes through informed recommendations
Have the opportunity to ask Dr Ruairi questions on the topic of gut health
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies and we fully support the World Health Organization's recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by the introduction of adequate nutritious complementary foods along with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age. We also recognise that breastfeeding is not always an option for parents. We recommend that healthcare professionals inform parents about the advantages of breastfeeding. If parents choose not to breastfeed, healthcare professionals should inform parents that such a decision can be difficult to reverse and that the introduction of partial bottle-feeding will reduce the supply of breast milk. Parents should consider the social and financial implications of the use of infant formula. As babies grow at different rates, healthcare professionals should advise on the appropriate time for a baby to begin eating complementary foods. Infant formula and complementary foods should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby's health. The product should be used only on the advice of independent persons having qualifications in medicine, nutrition, pharmacy, or other professionals responsible for maternal and child care.
