Bifidobacteria for newborns

Immediately after birth, the baby enters a world inhabited by many microorganisms. Many of them are considered pathogenic, but there are also beneficial bacteria. To ensure immune protection, the gastrointestinal tract of the newborn must be populated with beneficial microorganisms. But in some situations (taking antibiotics, inflammatory processes), “harmful” bacteria begin to develop in the body. All this leads to dysbiosis, which can be dealt with using various drugs containing bifidobacteria.

Does the baby need bifidobacteria?

Bifidobacteria, lactobacilli and Escherichia coli - the main microorganisms that inhabit the digestive tract of the newborn, their share is 95%. Also in the baby's body there are so-called conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, which include:

• mushrooms of the genus Candida;
• Klebsiella;
• clostridia.

Such bacteria begin to multiply if the number of bifidobacteria decreases, and provoke infectious processes in the body of the crumbs.

It is important to remember that the intestines of the newborn are colonized with beneficial bacteria gradually, and therefore temporary dysbiosis can often occur. It is expressed by frequent regurgitation, loose stools and problems with the tummy. This condition of the baby's body does not require treatment.

True dysbiosis occurs when the proportion of pathogenic bacteria begins to exceed the number of beneficial microorganisms. Rememberthat dysbiosis (another name for the disease) is not an independent disease, it accompanies various inflammatory processes in the child’s body.

Read in detail about dysbiosis

In what cases does the baby need help in the form of taking drugs with bifidobacteria? These include with certainty:

• constantly arising intestinal colic;
• bloating;
• frequent spitting up (details of frequent burping);
• poor weight gain (weight gain);
• the child has diarrhea or constipation (see diarrhea / constipation);
• diabetes mellitus or infectious diseases in the mother;
• premature or complicated birth;
• gestosis during pregnancy;
• artificial feeding (or mixed).

How to choose the right drug?

Of course, any drug should be used as directed by a doctor, especially for newborns. But any loving parent should at least at a minimum level know the types of drugs containing beneficial bacteria, and their beneficial properties.

So, there are two types of drugs containing beneficial microorganisms:

1. prebiotics - drugs that contain a ready-made set of beneficial bacteria;
2. probiotics - drugs that can stimulate the growth of bifidobacteria in the intestines of the newborn and suppress pathogenic microorganisms.

For babies, the following drugs are used:

• Bifidumbactrin It is used to treat rickets, diathesis and acute intestinal infections. It is also shown during the transition from natural feeding to artificial. The composition of the drug includes live bifidobacteria and lactose, so caution should be exercised if the child has an allergy. Analogs of this tool are Bifiform Bifidumbacterin-forte;
• Acylact. It is used for intestinal infections and in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. The drug does not contain lactose, and therefore it is recommended for use in children with lactase deficiency. As part of the product - lactobacilli;
• Linex. The drug is complex, contains bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, lactose and potato starch. It is used in the treatment of dysbiosis. An analogue of the drug is Lactomun.

Preparations containing bifidobacteria can be given to infants for prevention. There will be no harm from this. But if there is any disorder on the part of the baby’s digestive tract, then such funds should be taken on a regular basis. It is advisable to give the drug to the child about half an hour before meals in the dosage prescribed by the attending physician. Medicines released in the form of dry powders are pre-diluted with boiled water according to the instructions.

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