Yes, some individuals have low levels.  I had my son tested for other reasons 
and he was missing L. Bifidus, I think.  One thing that could happen is that 
baby might not get colonized properly if the mother gets antibiotics during 
labor, for example.  Also, I read an article a while ago that hypothesized that 
mothers who were formula fed, given frequent antibiotics during childhood, 
took birth control pills, etc may pass on their dysbiosis to their babies.  It's 
an interesting topic.  If I have another colicky baby, I would certainly try 
it.
 
Jennifer Stevens, RN, mom of two formerly colicky babies, one with food 
allergies.
 
In a message dated 6/19/2007 12:00:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
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Since L.reuteri is already present in breastmilk why would additional ora=
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L.reuteri need to be given to a colicky bf baby?  I'm speculating it may =
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because some individuals may have low levels of this probiotic??  Please =
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me if this is incorrect...I can't think of other reasons but think there =
probably=20
is!





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