Modern bacteriology inevitably leads us to observe that it is precisely the period of birth that is the phase of modern life that has undergone the most radical changes. We must remember that until recently all human babies were born perineally, which is characterized by its richness in microorganisms.

Moreover, they were generally born in the place where the mother's daily life unfolded. So, the newborn's body was immediately colonized by microbes familiar to the mother's immune system. It is important that the baby's body is first colonized by familiar microbes.

Today, however, most babies are not born in an environment familiar to the mother. Furthermore, an increasing proportion of the population is not born vaginally and/or receives antibiotics during the period surrounding birth.
The scientification of love forced us to reflect on the now optional release of love hormones in an eminently critical period for establishing the bond between mother and baby. The current microbiome revolution prompts us to highlight some questions about a crucial aspect of microbial deprivation suffered by modern humans.

• Author: Michel Odent
  
• Contains: 188 pages
• Language: Spanish
• Recommended age: Adults