Dr. Shari Gelber, an OBGYN with Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in New York City, discusses the microbiome and concerns that new parents may have regarding this topic. The microbiome, or the bacteria that exist all over and inside the body, play a large role in our health. Dr. Gelber shares her knowledge on the microbiome and her professional opinion on “seeding,” a practice thought to improve a newborn’s microbiome.
