Prematurity coupled with the necessary clinical management of preterm (PT) infants
introduces multiple factors that can interfere with microbial colonization. This study aimed to …

Dysbiosis refers to a reduction in microbial diversity, combined with a loss of beneficial taxa,
and an increase in pathogenic microorganisms. Dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota can …

Background Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), which is associated with
vaginal dysbiosis, is responsible for up to one-third of all preterm births. Consecutive …

Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the principle end-products produced by the anaerobic gut
microbial fermentation of complex carbohydrates (CHO) in the colon perform beneficial roles …

Meconium constitutes infants' first bowel movements postnatally. The consistency and
microbial load of meconium are different from infant and adult stool. While recent evidence …

Studies have demonstrated the importance of the gut microbiota during pregnancy, and
there is emerging literature on the postpartum maternal gut microbiota. The primary …

The potential role of the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of feeding intolerance (FI)
remains unclear. Understanding the role of the gut microbiota could provide a new avenue …

The FEEDMI Study (NCT03663556) evaluated the influence of infant feeding (mother's own
milk (MOM), donor human milk (DHM) and formula) on the fecal microbiota composition and …

Background Aberrations in the preterm microbiome following antibiotic therapy have been
reported in previous studies. The objective of this study was to probe potential underlying …

Preterm birth remains a major maternal and infant health issue worldwide particularly with
an increase in the global preterm birth rate, which requires more interventions to manage …