Women’s Microbiome: Lifelong Patterns and Influences

​The gut and vaginal microbiomes play a pivotal role in women’s health across every stage of life—from fertility and pregnancy to infant development and the menopausal transition. In this live session, Star Edwards, MS, RDN/LD, a leading microbiome expert, explores how these ecosystems shift during key reproductive stages and their potential associations with conception, birth outcomes, and long-term health.

​You’ll learn how to identify microbiome-disrupting factors and implement strategies to restore microbial balance, promoting microbial balance to support well-being from preconception through menopause.

​What You’ll Learn:

• ​The role of the gut and vaginal microbiome in fertility outcomes

• ​How the maternal gut microbiome influences fetal development

• ​Considerations for supporting the maternal microbiome during delivery and breastfeeding

• ​Impact of the maternal microbiome on infant health and the human milk microbiome

• ​Microbiome shifts during peri-menopause and menopause, and their clinical implications

​This class is ideal for practitioners supporting women’s health, including fertility, prenatal care, and menopausal wellness. Gain clear, actionable insight into how the microbiome can be your ally in clinical practice.

​Register now to explore this essential piece of women’s health and bring a microbiome-centered lens to your care plans.