India, July 14 -- When it comes to pregnancy, people often talk about morning sickness and food cravings. But what about gut health? It is one of the most important body functions which quietly processes every bite the mom-to-be eats. Yet, it rarely makes it to the pregnancy checklist. According to a gynaecologist, the internal processes of the gut over those nine months can impact the course of a pregnancy and a baby's development.

"Digestion alone does not capture all functions of the gut. Numerous bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms create the gut microbiome as a singular unit. A microbiome is an active ecosystem that carries out food metabolism, nutrient absorption, immune system safeguarding, and even mood regulation. This ent...