Microbiota
Conditions
Brief summary
This is an exploratory study designed to collect microbial samples from several body locations from 6 pairs of mothers and their newborn infants at various time points.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Study design
Observational model
FAMILY_BASED
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Inclusion criteria
* Mother- pregnant female, singleton infant * Infant- vaginal birth, breastfeeding as primary source of nutrition
Exclusion criteria
* Mother- antibiotic, steroid or antimicrobial use * Infant- antibiotic, steroid or antimicrobial use
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal staphylococci is transferred to infant during and following birth. | 6 weeks | presence of maternal staphylococci strain in infant |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed