#376:The Truth About Antibiotics and Gut Health Every Parent Should Know with Nicky Skinner

Antibiotic gut support for kids is a hot topic, and in this empowering episode, we dive in with pediatric emergency nurse turned holistic educator, Nicky Skinner. With her background in both conventional and natural medicine, Nicky shares her step-by-step approach to protecting and restoring gut health before, during and after antibiotics. 

 

From spore-based probiotics to herbal and biofilm support, she offers simple, actionable guidance for even the busiest moms. You’ll also learn how to ask your doctor the right questions, how to avoid unnecessary antibiotics and when it’s absolutely essential to say yes to conventional treatment. If you’ve ever felt unsure about antibiotic use, this conversation is packed with clarity and confidence-building tools.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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Show Notes:

• Gut healing after antibiotics in children

• When to use probiotics during antibiotic treatment

• Herbal and biofilm support for stubborn infections

• How to talk to your doctor about antibiotics

• Simple at-home remedies to avoid unnecessary prescriptions

• Listen to today’s episode on our website

 

Paediatric emergency nurse, turned holistic health and low-tox educator

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