Vaginal bacteria turn newborn skin into a beneficial 'bioreactor'.
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Abstract
Lipid synthesized on skin may promote brain development-and a swabbing with vaginal fluid can provide it to C-section babies.
Medical subject headings
- Brain
- Skin
- Vagina
- Cesarean Section