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The bacteria and other microorganisms that naturally live in the gut (the gut microbiome) play an important role in a baby's early development. Babies born by cesarean section are exposed to different microorganisms at birth than babies born vaginally, which may affect the normal establishment of the gut microbiome.Early changes in the gut microbiome can affect the development and function of the immune system, as well as metabolism and gut function, and may increase the risk of certain diseases later in life. They have also been associated with infant colic, a common condition that may be related to increased sensitivity to abdominal pain. Current approaches to restore the gut microbiome after cesarean birth, such as transferring the mother's vaginal or fecal microbiota, raise important safety concerns. This study aims to better understand how differences in the early gut microbiome in
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