Dysbacteriosis in newborns. The main reasons

As is known, dysbacteriosis is a secondary condition. In other words, it is a consequence of some pathology. What provokes dysbiosis in newborns, when the babies still have no problems with the digestive system?

To understand the situation, you should know about certain features of the development of the digestive tract in children of the first four weeks of life.

During the entire period of development inside the womb the child has a sterile intestine. However, at the genetic level and with the help of the mother's antibodies, the fetus gets information about those bacteria that become native to it.

In the process of childbirth, the child first contacts the microorganisms. As a rule, they are, first of all, the sticks of Dederlein, which inhabit the mother's birth canal. These microorganisms belong to the sour-milk flora. During the first hour after delivery, bacteria of other species attach to the rods directly from the surface of the skin and from the milk. In the feces of the baby they can be detected already on the first day.

The process of breastfeeding promotes the reproduction of bifidobacteria. These microorganisms become on the fifth-seventh day the main inhabitants in the intestines of the child. Bifidobacteria constitute 98% of the total number of microorganisms. Thus, lactation (breastfeeding) prevents dysbacteriosis in newborns.

With an artificial or mixed method of feeding, lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are very few. Together with this, the content of enterococci, Escherichia (Escherichia coli) and others is increasing. Thus, pathogenic (pathogenic) microflora - yeasts, staphylococcus and others - can form. In such cases, with certain (favorable for harmful microorganisms) conditions, dysbacteriosis in newborns can develop.

As a rule, in the aftermath the composition of the flora of the baby changes. This is a physiological process.

One of the provoking dysbacteriosis in newborns is the factor called by experts later applying the baby to the breast.

As mentioned above, lactation promotes the colonization of the microflora of the infants by the "right" healthy bacteria. Thus, it is the mother of the child who must become the main source of flora for the child.

If the baby's chest is given for the next day or later, then bacteria from the bottle with the mixture or the microorganisms of the nurse settle in his intestine.

Dysbacteriosis in newborns. Symptoms

The main manifestations of this state include the following:

- Stool disorder (constipation or diarrhea);

- changes in the nature, smell and color of the feces of the baby (the microflora in the balance sheet is indicated most often by greenish, watery stool with a putrid smell);

- intestinal colic and bloating;

- vomiting or frequent regurgitation after feeding.

In addition, a child may experience anxiety in a dream, cry for no reason, give up the breast, and gain weight poorly.

However, all these symptoms are more associated with a violation of the function of digesting food. This, in turn, is due to the insufficient maturity of enzyme systems in a small organism.

Treatment of dysbacteriosis in infants is not recommended. As is known, the state is secondary, that is, a consequence of another violation. Therefore, it is first necessary to identify the cause that caused the condition. With the elimination of the provoking factor, the balance of the intestinal microflora of the newborn usually returns to normal. At the same time, it is necessary to pay great attention to the regime and nature of nutrition of the baby, thus it is possible to normalize the functions of his digestive system. It is always necessary to consult a doctor.