Why you should start with your vaginal microbiome when planning for pregnancy

In today’s episode, I explore the vaginal microbiome with Ara Katz, co-founder of Seed Health. We discuss the scientific understanding of microbiomes in the vagina and its critical role in reproductive and overall health. Ara shares her personal journey in microbial science, explains the importance of maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome, and shares how various factors can disrupt this delicate ecosystem and the potential impact it can have on fertility and reproductive health.

Episode Highlights:

• Ara Katz background in science and passion for understanding the human microbiome.
• Her mother's pancreatic cancer sparked her interest in science and understanding the human body
• The concept of the microbiome and the complexity and importance of understanding microbes in our body
• How the vaginal microbiome differs from the gut microbiome
• Learn about the various factors that can disrupt the vaginal microbiome
• Explore the connection between vaginal microbiome and fertility, including how antibiotics and other treatments can impact reproductive health
• Insights on proper vaginal hygiene

Guest Bio:

Ara Katz, a mother of two and Co-Founder + Co-CEO microbial sciences company Seed Health and consumer innovations brand, Seed, which has a massive following as the leading probiotic in the country. She came to this work during her pregnancy and breastfeeding experience when she and her co-founder realized a mutual fascination with the microbiome, especially its critical impact during infant development. They've gone on to lead groundbreaking research on the health of our various human microbiomes (skin, gut, oral, vaginal, etc.), and are also pioneering applications of probiotics for environmental matters.

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• A Novel Multi-Strain Vaginal Synbiotic Is Effective in Optimizing the Vaginal Microbiome: Results From a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial 
• A Novel Multi-Strain Vaginal Synbiotic Is Effective in Inhibiting Microbes Associated With Vaginal Dysbiosis, Inflammation, and Mucus Barrier Degradation - American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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