How The Baby Does Get Its First Dose Of Healthy Gut Microbes by Dr. Harold Gunatillake   We know now, we need trillions of good micro biota in our gut for good health, immunity and wellbeing. This colonization occurs in utero before the baby is born. Mother’s placenta which feeds the baby in the womb is not sterile; it is full of beneficial bacteria that feed the baby in utero. Such micro biota colonization is a natural event and is beneficial to the baby for its future health and has an enormous significance for post-natal life. This was revealed by Professor Olivier Goulet from Hospital NeckerEnfants Malades (Paris). ...