카테고리: 엄마와 아기

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프로바이오틱스(Probiotics)는 아기의 장내에 서식하는 유익 유산균으로 엄마 장내 유산균이 들어있는 양수를 아기가 흡수할 때 최초로 형성된다고 알려집니다.  

그 후에는 아기가 자연분만으로 출생하면서 산도를 지날 때, 그리고 출생후 엄마의 모유를 먹으면서 더 많은 엄마의 유산균을 아기가 섭취하게 됩니다. 모유에는 프로바이오틱스의 먹이가 되는 프리바이오틱스도 포함되어 건강한 유산균인 프로바이오틱스의 성장을 더욱 촉진하도록 도와줍니다.

 

프로바이오틱스는 아기의 건강한 소화기능도 촉진하지만 
장내 면역력을 형성하는 데에도 큰 도움을 줍니다. 

 

아기가 갓 태어났을 때 이러한 유산균은 아기의 장에서 아직 채 자리를 잡지 못하여 균수나 균종이 충분하지 못할수 있습니다.  

 

특히 제왕절개로 태어난 아기나, 모유가 아닌 분유로 자라는 아기는 엄마의 체내 유산균이 아기에게 이관되지 않아 면역력이 떨어질 수가 있습니다.

이러한 아기들은 다른 방법으로 유산균의 섭취가 권장되며, 종종 아기들이 아플 때 엄마의 유익 유산균 부족으로 인한 면역력 결핍이 주원인으로 지목되기도 합니다. 

항생제는 엄마가 임신중 섭취하였건 그 후에 아기가 섭취했건간에 아기 장내의 유익 및 유해 유산균 모두를 죽이게 됩니다.

프로바이오틱스는 유해 박테리아에 대한 1차 방어군으로 유익 유산균을 장내에 저장하여 면역력을 키워서 아기의 피부, 알러지 등의 유아 면역성 질환을 예방합니다.

헬스2000코리아에서 판매하는 레디언스 프로바이오틱스 베이비 드롭스(유아 유산균)은 과학적으로 증명된 비피도박테리움 락티스(BB-12)로 0~2세까지의 아기에게 부작용이 없는 고농축 유산균을 공급하여 아기의 소화력과 면역력을 튼튼하게 하는데 도움을 줍니다.

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A happy baby = a happy mummy

Probiotics are the friendly bacteria that live in your baby’s gut. It’s believed that a baby’s digestive tract is first colonised by probiotics when they swallow amniotic fluid, which contains microbes from their mum’s gut.

Further colonisation occurs when a baby travels through the birth canal, and still more occurs when a baby is breast fed – microflora from mum’s skin and in the milk are swallowed by the baby. Breast milk also contains prebiotics which promote the growth of these healthy bugs in the digestive tract.

Probiotics work to maintain a healthy digestive environment, but they also provide essential support for your baby’s developing immunity. When a baby is new, these helpful microorganisms are still colonising and developing, and it may be that they are not present in the right numbers or strains to provide enough support.

Colonisation can also be compromised in babies born by caesarean or who are formula fed, as they may miss out on these important microbes. Research suggests that these babies receive a different collection of microflora and that this difference may be behind the higher incidence of childhood illnesses in this group of babies. Antibiotics, whether it’s mum who has taken them during pregnancy or if it’s baby who has had to have them, will kill both the bad and good bacteria in your baby’s gut.

Probiotics are part of a first-line defence against unfriendly microbes. They restore the balance of healthy microbes in the gut and help a developing immune system to distinguish between harmful and non-harmful substances that may induce an immune response.

In this way, probiotics train the immune system to respond normally – an appropriate immune response is crucial to help avoid skin issues, allergens and immune threats.

Radiance® Probiotics Baby Drops provides Bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12®), an extremely well-documented, scientifically-researched, shelf-stable probiotic with proven safety. The product is manufactured in Europe to very strict guidelines and is rigorously tested to ensure safety for all infants. BB-12® has been scientifically researched in all age groups in very high concentrations with no adverse effects.

 

Research shows that BB-12® can support:

  • Healthy immune function and resilience
  • Effective immune response to common childhood illnesses
  • Beneficial probiotic numbers in infants born by caesarean
  • Healthy stool consistency and frequency
  • Tummy comfort.

Radiance® Probiotics Baby Drops can be used in babies from birth until two years of age. You can add the drops to breast milk or formula, or apply to the nipple prior to breastfeeding. If your baby has moved onto solids, it can be added to their food.

    

Always read the label and take as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. PharmaCare (New Zealand) Limited, Auckland.

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Tips for boosting energy during pregnancy

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Tips for boosting energy during pregnancy

By Sharlene Ronayne

During nine months of pregnancy, it is important to have the right nutrition to meet the needs of both mum and the growing baby.

If you are a mum to be, energy is probably one of your top priorities. Your day-to-day routine and current lifestyle demands such as being a mother, juggling work, or looking after your family and household amongst common health challenges can become trying, not only on your time, but your available energy.

Common issues like morning sickness or general tiredness can all impact on your normal energy reserves. Pregnancy in itself can be a full-time, daily demand on your body.

What are some of the important nutrients that can support energy levels during pregnancy?

  • Folate and iron for baby’s development and energy support for mum
  • Essential fatty acids for brain support in both mum and baby
  • A probiotic for digestive and immunity maintenance
  • Magnesium to help ease restless legs and cramps in pregnancy.

Why folate?

Folate offers a specific role in the development of baby’s brain and spinal cord. Folate is known as vitamin B9, an essential B vitamin found naturally in leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, wholemeal bread, yeast, liver and legumes. During the first trimester, it is recommended to have an additional supplement of 800 micrograms to support the need for healthy cell growth and development, as well as energy.

Iron for energy support

Iron is a vital mineral during pregnancy, as this nine-month period of growing a baby takes a huge amount of cell replication. Iron is also the mineral in blood cells that carries oxygen, which is why it’s needed for energy. Blood tests can determine the need to supplement with iron to support energy levels. Dietary sources of iron are red meat, spinach, liver, legumes, turkey, pumpkin seeds and quinoa.

What about essential fats?

Omega 3 fats form the backbone of every cell in your body and therefore contribute greatly to energy production in general. Good fats like omega 3 are vital for baby’s brain and nervous system development. Foods rich in omega 3 include salmon, sardines, mackerel, walnuts, flaxseed and chia seeds. A supplement of omega 3 fish oil during pregnancy, with a suitable DHA level, can help you stay focussed in daily activities, especially where brain energy is required.

Is it worth taking a probiotic?

Probiotics support your overall health and wellbeing. Up to 80 percent of your immune system is made within your gut. A pre and probiotic work effectively together to achieve optimal gut flora balance. The prebiotic (food for the probiotic) feeds the probiotic and the probiotic (the good bacteria) helps provide beneficial bacteria.

A probiotic not only helps to support a healthy mood and gut, but certain strains of probiotics can be useful for known skin issues like dry, itchy skin and poor immunity which are common in pregnancy.

Is there a nutrient for muscle support?

Magnesium is a well-known vital mineral for muscle health and your nervous system. It also helps support healthy functioning in your neurotransmitters, which is equally important for brain health. Magnesium is important part of your serotonin and melatonin release, making it vital for a healthy mood and sleep pattern. Magnesium deficiency is common due to its big role in your body.

Magnesium can help you relax, support your mood, provide good quality sleep, and assist in muscle and bone health. In pregnancy, magnesium can be a simple but effective way to support yourself with its many health benefits, helping with poor sleep and tension.

Sharlene is a well-qualified naturopath and medical herbalist with 16 years of health retail experience. Sharlene has a special interest in children’s health, auto immune conditions and digestive disorders.

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Mum-to-be and feeling queasy?

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Mum-to-be and feeling queasy?

By Janeen Howard, DIP. Med Herb, MNZAMH

Pregnancy is such a happy and special time! However, one of the unpleasant symptoms commonly experienced during pregnancy can be digestive blues which is not fun at all.

During this time, there are a mix of digestive unpleasantries including feeling bloated, gassy, and queasy. Fluctuations in bowel movements can also be part of the experience.

Given that pregnancy is a time when bowel habits generally change, probiotic supplements can help keep you regular and ease digestive issues. During pregnancy, good gut flora is crucial for your health and your baby’s health as well. Research shows that beneficial bacteria, found in probiotics, play a major role in keeping both your digestive and immune systems healthy. Probiotics also support your body’s ability to absorb nutrients from meals, which benefits both mum and baby.

What exactly are probiotics?

Your bowel contains trillions of bacteria from more than 500 different species. Probiotics are good bacteria that inhabit your gut, alongside the bad bacteria that can threaten your digestive health. When the bad guys outweigh the good, your digestion function and immune health can be compromised.

How are the good bacteria compromised?

Microbial changes during pregnancy are inevitable, but there are also dietary and lifestyle changes that can compromise good bacteria. When your diet is high in processed foods, low in fruit and vegetables, and high in caffeine or carbonated beverages, gut health can suffer.

Coffee and tea can be beneficial to your health in small, regulated doses. However, excessive caffeine use can turn your stomach too acidic and deplete your healthy gut bacteria. Additionally, sleep and medications can skew the ratio of good to bad and disrupt your healthy bacterial balance. This can lead to digestive distress and a weakened immune system.

How can probiotics help?

To balance the scales, many healthcare practitioners are turning to probiotics. Probiotics help to repopulate the good bacteria, tipping the balance back in your favour and providing internal harmony. A healthy gut flora has a positive influence on health in many ways, from addressing unwanted digestive discomfort, to helping to extract energy from food, building your body’s immune system and keeping your general health and wellbeing in check.

Which product should you take?

When it comes to selecting a probiotic, make sure it has been scientifically researched. This guarantees the probiotic works effectively and is a probiotic you can trust. Always check that the probiotic is safe to take during pregnancy.

GO Healthy GO Probiotic 40 Billion is designed to maintain and restore good gut bacteria. Safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding, this high-potency blend supplies 40 billion live bacteria per Vege-Capsule. The blend has been scientifically researched and shown to quickly restore beneficial bacteria, ensuring a safe and effective way to strengthen gut health. GO Probiotic 40 Billion provides essential support if you are on antibiotic medication, while helping to balance your digestive system on a daily basis.

     

Always read the label and take as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. GO Healthy NZ Limited, Wellington. Made in New Zealand from local & selected imported ingredients.

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