Jennifer,

Of course it's not really a benefit, is it?  It's just
what's supposed to happen.

vaginal birth = normal birth

I like to think of the "importance" of vaginal birth,
breastfeeding, breathing, etc.

(sigh)

I'm sure you're with me on this one!!!

Susan


--- Jennifer Davis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> And a wonderful, interesting benefit to add to my
> list!
>
> Thanks for the clarifications to those who sent
> them!
>
> Jennifer B. Davis, ICCE-CD, CD(DONA)
> Triangle Birth Network, Inc.
> www.trianglebirthnetwork.org
> -----  My understanding
> > is that the baby born vaginally (who is exposed to
> > mother's intestinal tract during bith) will have a
> > colonized intestinal tract (thanks to mom, thanks
> to
> > the vaginal birth).



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