The preliminary exploration of the relationship between the Bifidobacterium in neonatal intestines and its relative factors

Objective To explore the relative factors affecting the Bifidobacterium in neonatal intestines. Methods The Bifidobacterium from the cultured feces were counted in every neonates. The relationship between the Bifidobacterium in neonatal intestines and its relative factors was analyzed. Results The Bifidobacterium in neonatal intestines was related to mode of delivery, maternal administration with antibiotic or not (before and after delivery), dietary habit of the mother, and the duration of neonatal jaundice ( P 0.01). Conclusions Admini stration with antibiotic to their mothers should be avoided (before and after delivery). Fermented products and vegetable dish, vaginal delivery were encouraged. The duration of neonatal jaundice should be shortened. They were beneficial to sufficient Bifidobacterium in neonatal intestines.