Do c section babies need a probiotic?

Question

I was told c section babies do not get a certain good bacteria that babies get who are delivered vaginally. 
Apparently not getting this good bacteria can increase chance of obesity, Tummy issues and a weaker immune system. 
My pediatrician never mentioned anything to me about LO needing a probiotic but a few people I know mentioned it to me. 
Is this true?

Answer

So it is actually true. Babies born vaginally get their gut bacteria from the mother. C-section are born into a sterile environment instead of being pushed through the birth canal. 
A probiotic is beneficial for everyone! If you are breastfeeding, your baby will need Vitamin D supplements. Culturelle (and some other brands) have probiotic + vitamin D drops specifically meant for babies 0-12 months. We have been giving them to our son since birth. He’s a year old and has never once had issues with gas or constipation. We switched him over to the powder formula for 12-24 month old now.

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Never heard that.
Can tell you my girl is 4 and has been sick once with a cold and once with a stomach bug in her entire life. Never had a probiotic.

Answer

No

Answer

It's not about probiotics. In Europe(I've been told I don't know this first hand) that they swap c-section babies with mom's vaginal fluids. However probiotics are beautiful to everyone. I take them my 14 year old takes them. I gave to my 5mon but it was giving him gas so i stopped. I'm waiting to try a different brand.

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Sounds like woo to me. That being said, an infant probiotic isn’t going to do any harm.

Do c section babies need a probiotic?

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