30: This Is How to Develop a Healthy Microbiome In Your Baby - Kate Pope

What if your baby’s first bite could shape their health for life?



In this episode, we are joined by Kate Pope, a nutritional therapy practitioner, GAPS practitioner, mom, and former private chef who helps mothers heal their babies and themselves, recover from birth, and reverse things like eczema and allergies using food as medicine.

We get into her own journey from preparing for pregnancy to experiencing an unplanned C-section, how that changed the focus of her work, and why she now works specifically with moms in the postpartum period. We talk about how birth impacts the microbiome, what to consider when starting solids, and ways to address issues like eczema and picky eating through nutrient-dense, gut-supportive foods.

You’ll Learn:

• The real impact of C-sections on a baby’s microbiome and long-term health
• What it feels like to navigate postpartum recovery without proper guidance or support
• Why starting solids should mimic the nutrition of breast milk for optimal gut and brain development
• The surprising link between early gut health and chronic issues like eczema, allergies, and digestive problems
• What happens when we ignore the generational decline of the human microbiome
• How modern feeding trends like rice cereal and smash cakes became normalized, and why that matters
• Practical first foods that rebuild the gut and support immune function from day one
• The quiet damage of convenience-driven feeding advice from pediatricians and marketing
• Why the postpartum period is the most powerful window for making lasting health changes for mom and baby

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:00] The lasting impact of C-sections on mom and baby health

[09:00] Why protecting the infant gut microbiome matters

[14:00] First foods that mimic the nutrition of breast milk

[18:00] The pushback against feeding trends like rice cereal

[21:00] Rethinking smash cakes, grains, and gluten for young children

[24:00] Why the postpartum period is the best time to make lasting health changes

You can connect with Kate on her Instagram and check out her courses and offerings here.

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