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
Tags
maternal mental health
microbiome diversity
psychological resilience
parenting stress
gut-brain axis
physical health
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