Probiotics in pregnancy: tiny study tracks Baby's gut bugs
NCT ID NCT06241222
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at how taking probiotics during pregnancy might influence the bacteria in a newborn's gut. Researchers gave 14 pregnant women a daily probiotic tablet and compared their babies' gut bacteria to those whose mothers took no probiotics. They collected milk and stool samples for 6 months to analyze the microbial makeup. The goal was to understand where a baby's first gut bacteria come from and whether probiotics can shape them.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Probiotic blend (Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus delbrueckii bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help us understand how probiotics during pregnancy shape a baby's gut health, potentially guiding future recommendations.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study (30 participants) focused on measuring bacteria, not on health outcomes. Results may not apply to all populations.
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Locations
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Zhe Li
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China