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Changes in the composition of gut bacteria throughout life. The mother’s microbiota changes during pregnancy and postpartum, potentially facilitating the transmission of certain strains. Childbirth methods and food intake influence dominant bacterial groups. Over time, solid food introduces a growing bacterial variety, reaching adult levels by age three. Scheme adapted from [7,8].
