Can Mothers Pass Lyme Disease to Their Babies?

What if a tick bite years before pregnancy could affect your unborn child? This brave conversation explores the controversial topic of congenital Lyme disease transmission, revealing research from as early as 1985 that found Lyme bacteria present in stillborn fetal tissue. While the medical establishment remains divided on whether Lyme can pass from mother to child, this episode examines the compelling evidence and personal stories that suggest we need to take this possibility seriously when planning families.

The episode shifts to focus on what we can control - building robust immune systems in both mothers and babies. We dive deep into the microbiome connection, revealing that 80% of the immune system is wrapped around the intestinal tract, positioned there because that's where the internal body meets the external world through food. You ...