Elana RoumellMed School For Moms · Naturopathic Doctor

Infants Need Probiotics #probiotics #shorts

Name: Infants Need Probiotics #probiotics #shorts
Uploaded: 2024-03-07T19:09:23+00:00
Duration: 58 s
Channel: Elana Roumell
Description: In this short monologue, a pediatric doctor who practices homeopathy and natural remedies shares a change in her professional stance on infant…

7 Mar 2024 · 1 min

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In this short monologue, a pediatric doctor who practices homeopathy and natural remedies shares a change in her professional stance on infant probiotics. Previously, she advised waiting until about six months before introducing probiotics, allowing the gut to mature and relying on breast milk or formula. She now recommends that every infant begin an infant‑specific probiotic, even as infrequently as once a week, to support optimal health. She emphasizes selecting strains tailored to the infant microbiome, particularly Bifidobacterium infantis, and directs parents to her website (medschoolformoms.com/medicines) for trusted natural medicine brands. The tone is conversational and persuasive, aimed at mothers seeking guidance on early probiotic use.

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I changed my mind, and that's not something I often say when it comes to children's health. But as a pediatric doctor specializing in homeopathy and natural remedies, I used to believe that babies should wait until they're about 6 months old to start taking probiotics. My thinking was that we would give time for the gut to mature, and then we would always rely on mother's breast milk or formula to deliver the baby's needs. I now recommend that every infant start an infant-specific probiotic, even if it's not taken every single day. Starting with once a week can give your baby a better chance at optimal health as she grows. Now, as a mom, I understand the importance of giving your child the best chance at optimal health. For infant probiotics, always look for specific species for infant microbiome like Bifidobacterium infantis. I love sharing my favorite products with you so you can feel confident as a doctor mom. I'm now a believer that probiotics starting in infants can play an important role in their journey. Now, to learn more about my favorite natural medicines and trusted brands, head over to my website at medschoolformoms.com/medicines. I love helping you mamas, and I love helping your kids thrive.