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similar to that of a vaginal birth. Vaginal seeding is still a contentious issue, despite the fact that it has attracted interest as a potential strategy to affect the newborn microbiota. The possibility for hazardous microbes, such as pathogens and bacteria, resistant to antibiotics, to be transmitted from the mother to the newborn has given rise to safety concerns. The lack of standardized protocols for evaluating the maternal vaginal microbiota and screening for infections poses challenges for implementing this practice. Given the potential impact of the neonatal microbiome on health outcomes and the increasing rates of C-section deliveries, there is a need to better understand the potential benefits and risks associated with vaginal seeding. Ongoing research aims to investigate its effects on the neonatal microbiome composition, immune development, and long-term health outcomes. The findings of these studies have the potential to inform clinical practice, guidelines, and decision-making regarding vaginal seeding [3–7].
