Taking probiotics in pregnant women offers the following benefits:

1. Strengthening the immune system: Probiotics help improve the mother's immune system, which can help prevent certain infections and complications during pregnancy.

2. Balance of intestinal and vaginal flora: They help maintain a healthy balance of intestinal and vaginal flora, thus reducing the risk of vaginal infections and digestive disorders

3. Prevention of vaginal infections: Probiotics specific to the vaginal flora help maintain a healthy balance of vaginal flora, thus reducing the risk of infections.

4. Improved digestion: They can help regulate digestive disorders common during pregnancy, such as constipation.

5. Reduced nausea and vomiting: Consuming probiotics can help limit frequent nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy1.

6. Transfer of the microbiota: Taking probiotics allows a better transfer of good bacteria from mother to child, promoting the development of the newborn's microbiota and strengthening its immune system.

7. Prevention of allergies in babies: Probiotics can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and allergies in newborns by promoting good development of their microbiota

8. Reduced risk of complications: Probiotics can help reduce the risk of complications such as prematurity and preeclampsia.

It is always recommended to consult a healthcare professional before starting any probiotic supplementation during pregnancy.

Sources :

EN :

(1)   Nutraceuticals in Pregnancy: A Special Focus on Probiotics - https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/17/9688

(2)   Are Probiotics and Prebiotics Safe for Use during Pregnancy and Lactation? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/7/2382

(3)   Probiotics Supplementation during Pregnancy: Can They Exert Potential Beneficial Effects against Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes beyond Gestational Diabetes Mellitus? - https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/13/3/158

(4)   The Role of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Prevention of Allergic Diseases in Infants - https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pediatrics/articles/10.3389/fped.2020.583946/full

FR:

1. Juliette Delvoye, 2022 : Une thèse intitulée "Les probiotiques chez la femme enceinte et le nourrisson" qui explore les effets bénéfiques des probiotiques pendant la grossesse et l'allaitement. https://dumas.ccsd.cnrs.fr/dumas-03897922/document
2. The Probiotics Institute : Un article détaillant comment les probiotiques pendant la grossesse et l'allaitement peuvent influencer positivement le système immunitaire du bébé. https://global.theprobioticsinstitute.com/fr/health-areas/babies-and-young-children/probiotics-during-pregnancy
3. Nutritionniste à Paris : Un article sur les probiotiques et la grossesse, expliquant comment ils protègent le bébé dès l'utérus et favorisent un microbiote équilibré. https://www.nutritionniste-paris.com/2024/12/02/probiotiques-et-grossesse/
4. Topsante : Une étude montrant que la consommation de probiotiques est associée à un risque réduit de prématurité et de prééclampsie. https://www.topsante.com/maman-et-enfant/grossesse/grossesse-a-risque/grossesse-les-probiotiques-pour-reduire-les-complications-623847
5. Doctissimo : Un article sur les bénéfices des probiotiques pendant la grossesse, notamment pour réduire les complications comme la prééclampsie et l'accouchement prématuré. https://www.doctissimo.fr/grossesse/news/grossesse-benefices-probiotiques