vaginal seeding

noun

The use of swabs to transfer bacteria from the mother's vagina to the newborn baby, supposed to aid the infant's microbiome.

Meanings

nounvaginal seeding (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of swabs to transfer bacteria from the mother's vagina to the newborn baby, supposed to aid the infant's microbiome.

    Synonyms: microbirthing

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe use of swabs to transfer bacteria from the mother's vagina to the newborn baby, supposed to aid the infant's microbiome.

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