The gut microbiome is a critical component of an individual's metabolism and overall health.
The prenatal period is marked by unique inflammatory and immune changes that alter
maternal gut function and bacterial composition as the pregnancy advances. The
composition of the maternal gut microbiome contributes to obstetric outcomes with long-term
health sequelae for mother and child. Estrogen and progesterone also have an impact on
gut function, especially during the prenatal period. These physiologic changes in pregnancy …