Also known as micropartum, this method aims to put the baby who has been born by cesarean section in contact with the bacteria in the vaginal canal, with the idea of reducing the risk of some diseases. To do this, a sample of the mother's fluids is taken and applied to the child's skin, mouth and eyes. Arisen in Australia, it is a technique endorsed by some studies.
Research from New York University, published in the journal Nature Medicine, points out that those born by cesarean section acquire a different microbiota than that achieved through the natural route of childbirth, which is related to an increased risk of immune disorders and metabolic. For this reason, vaginal seeding is recommended, although not all professionals share that vision.
A group of specialists in infectious diseases has released a work in the British Medical Journal where it says that "it should not be recommended or encouraged by doctors. In their opinion, there is a risk of transferring bacteria, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, or the herpes simplex virus, which can lead to serious infections.
