Probiotics in pregnancy

The composition of the microbiome influences health and can contribute to the risk of developing certain diseases, including among pregnant women and their children. This free CPD module examines the importance of the microbiome, focusing especially on pregnant women and their developing babies

What you'll learn from this free CPD

After studying this module you should:

• Understand the biological basis of RhD incompatibility.
  
• Appreciate the importance of the microbiome in determining the health of pregnant women and factors that can disrupt the bacterial balance
• Understand the microbiome's role in determining the long-term health of infants
• Be familiar with the strain- and disease-specific effects of probiotics in pregnant women

You can use this free CPD module towards your revalidation with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and the General Medical Council (GMC).