Medicine and Health

Intestinal microbiome and maternal mental health: preventing parental stress and enhancing resilience in mothers

M. Matsunaga, M. Takeuchi, et al.

Explore how the gut microbiome influences maternal mental health in this insightful study by Michiko Matsunaga, Mariko Takeuchi, Satoshi Watanabe, Aya K. Takeda, Takefumi Kikusui, Kazutaka Mogi, Miho Nagasawa, Keisuke Hagihara, and Masako Myowa. Discover the links between bacterial diversity and psychological resilience that could transform maternal wellbeing.

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Abstract

The number of mothers experiencing mental health issues is rising, particularly during the pandemic. This study investigated the relationship between intestinal microbiota, physical health, and psychological well-being in healthy mothers to identify resilience factors. Two studies revealed links between microbiome diversity and parenting stress risk. Specific bacterial genera (*Blautia*, *Clostridium*, and *Eggerthella*) were associated with psychological resilience and physical health. This research advances our understanding of the gut-brain axis and suggests potential strategies for enhancing maternal resilience.

Publisher

Communications Biology

Published On

Feb 29, 2024

Authors

Michiko Matsunaga, Mariko Takeuchi, Satoshi Watanabe, Aya K. Takeda, Takefumi Kikusui, Kazutaka Mogi, Miho Nagasawa, Keisuke Hagihara, Masako Myowa

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