C‑Section and Infant Gut Microbiota: Early Life Impact

In this PPPP video, Prof. Flavia Indrio, full professor of Pediatrics at University of Salento, discusses how early-life factors such as C-section delivery, antibiotic exposure and maternal influences can affect the development of the infant gut microbiota. The session highlights how mode of delivery, antibiotic exposure, and early nutrition shape microbial development in infancy. It also explores the growing global prevalence of C‑section births and why early microbial disruption can shift the trajectory from healthy colonization to dysbiosis, with consequences for immune, metabolic, and neurological development.

What healthcare professionals will learn

This webinar provides essential clinical insights into early life microbiota development:

• Understanding how C‑section delivery alters initial microbial exposure compared to vaginal birth.
• Recognizing the combined impact of C‑section and early antibiotic use on microbiota disruption.
• Identifying how early dysbiosis affects immune tolerance, metabolism, and gut‑brain interactions.
• Reviewing evidence linking C‑section to increased risk of allergy, asthma, and immune‑related conditions.
• Understanding why early colonization patterns may have long‑lasting epigenetic and health effects.

Explore the Full Learning Experience on DNC

Watch the full session now on Danone Nutricia Campus (DNC) to deepen your understanding of how C‑section impacts gut microbiota development and lifelong health. Gain practical insights to support early life interventions and clinical decision‑making, as presented by Prof. Flavia Indrio during the PPPP conference 2026. Access the full resource to discover more information available for your practice.