Systematic review reveals antibiotic prophylaxis alters maternal gut microbiome, highlighting variability in outcomes and the need for further studies.
Key Points
Maternal gut microbiome may be disrupted by antibiotic prophylaxis in caesarean section, impacting recovery.
Review analyzed three studies involving 286 mothers, all showing inconsistent microbiome outcomes post-antibiotic exposure.
Current literature relies on diverse methodologies which limit comparability of microbiome metrics like alpha and beta diversity.
Understanding the maternal gut microbiome is crucial for neonatal health and warrants further focused research.