ASSURE | Healthy Growth

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Answered below are a few common inquiries about BabyBiome™.
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• Why should I get my baby's gut health test done?

  You may consider a gut health test for your baby:

  1. To comprehensively understand their gut microbiome composition, and how it may influence their immunity, growth and development
  2. To learn more about root causes of common gastrointestinal problems like colic, gas, and constipation among infants
  3. To identify ways to optimize your child's physical and mental growth, enhance their immunity, and
  4. To receive personalized recommendations on foods and probiotics to include in your and baby's diet for healthy growth and development

• Is baby's gut affected by the delivery method?

  Yes, research reveals that C-section babies are likely missing certain key microbes. Whereas vaginally born babies get most of their gut bacteria from their mother, caesarean babies instead have more bacteria likely associated with hospital environments in their gut. BabyBiome™ test helps to identify potentially healthy microbes likely missing and personalizes recommendations on nutrition and supplementation to potentially restore the missing microbes in babies.

• Will this test benefit my baby if they were born premature or are weak?

  A study suggests that the gut microbiome - the trillions of tiny bacteria that live in the digestive tract - may possibly help personalize nutrients and feeding patterns to help the vulnerable infants get a stronger start in life.

• How do I enhance my baby's gut health?

  It is generally recommended that breastfeeding in the early years is amongst the best choices to enhance your baby's gut microbes. Research suggests that breast-fed babies generally have higher levels of beneficial bacteria and a healthier growth pattern in comparison to infants that are not breast-fed. Among formula-fed babies, formulas closest in composition to breast milk and probiotics (beneficial bacteria) may promote a balance of bacteria, and offset the growth of "unfriendly" microbes causing infections or inflammation. A healthy and balanced diet later on ensures a healthy gut.

• Is it easy to do this test for my baby at home?

  Yes! This non-invasive test is easy for babies and parents. Simply follow the instructions to scoop some stool sample from your baby's soiled diaper, place it into the specialized kit provided, and mail back the sample collected kit to us in the postage-paid envelope. Within 4-6 weeks* you may receive the reports online in your personal health portal.

• When and how frequently should I do this test?

  The first 3 years are a crucial period for the growth and development of your baby and their gut microbiome. This in turn influences immunity, physical and mental development and likely predisposes a child either towards a healthy state or metabolic disorders. Introduction to solid foods marks a transitional phase in the gut microbiome maturation. This transitional phase is likely a good time to assess your child's gut microbes, their impact on health and metabolic disorders, and identify ways to enhance your child's well-being through nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. The changes can be observed by repeating the test after 6-9 months to quantify improvements.