Pregnancy outcomes in women taking probiotics or prebiotics: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Alexander Jarde (Author), Anne-Mary (Author), Paul Moayyedi (Author), Jennifer C. Stearns (Author), Stephen M. Collins (Author), Joseph Beyene (Author), Sarah D. McDonald (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit. It has been speculated that probiotics might help prevent preterm birth, but in two previous systematic reviews possible major increases in this risk have been suggested. Ou...