You expect a lot of changes during pregnancy—morning sickness, cravings, shifting moods. But what often catches people off guard? Digestive discomfort, food sensitivities, or vaginal imbalances that seem to come out of nowhere. While it’s easy to blame hormones alone, there’s often a deeper player at work: your microbiome.
Pregnancy and the microbiome might not be a pair you hear about every day—but they’re more connected than most people realize. This season of transformation impacts not just your body, but your gut and vaginal microbiomes, too—and those changes can influence everything from nutrient absorption to your baby’s earliest immune development.
At Freedom Pharmacy, we love Pregnancy Support by Microbiome Labs because it’s more than just a general probiotic. It’s a targeted, clinically studied formula that supports both mom and baby—before, during, and after pregnancy. It’s safe to take throughout pregnancy, but is especially recommended starting at week 33 and continuing while breastfeeding to maximize its impact on both birth preparation and baby’s microbial foundation.
Why Your Microbiome Matters During Pregnancy
Your microbiome—the community of bacteria living in your gut and vaginal tract—affects far more than digestion. During pregnancy, it plays an active role in:
- Supporting vaginal health and maintaining a healthy pH
- Reducing occasional discomfort like bloating or odor
- Helping absorb nutrients needed for your baby’s development
- Regulating your immune system and inflammatory response
- Seeding your baby’s microbiome during birth and breastfeeding
This is all part of the “first 1,000 days”—a crucial window from conception to baby’s second birthday that helps shape long-term health.
Signs Your Microbiome Might Be Off During Pregnancy
If you’re noticing any of the following, your microbiome might need extra support:
✔ Bloating or irregular digestion
✔ Recurring yeast or bacterial discomfort
✔ Vaginal odor or pH changes
✔ New food sensitivities
✔ Feeling foggy, moody, or frequently run down
Microbiome balance helps you feel your best—and gives your baby a healthy start.
Why Baby’s Microbiome Starts with Yours
At birth, your baby’s gut is a clean slate. What happens during delivery and feeding lays the foundation for gut, immune, and even skin development.
- Vaginal delivery exposes baby to beneficial Lactobacillus from your birth canal
- Breastfeeding delivers probiotics and prebiotics through breast milk
- C-section births, formula feeding, or antibiotics can delay microbial diversity
Supporting your own microbiome before and after birth not only seeds your baby’s gut but also helps strengthen their immune system and reduce skin sensitivity—benefits that may last up to 7 years.
Meet: Pregnancy Support by Microbiome Labs
Pregnancy Support is a clinically formulated probiotic designed to nurture the gut-vagina-baby connection at every stage of motherhood. It addresses root microbiome imbalances that typical prenatal supplements may overlook.
While safe to take anytime during pregnancy, it’s especially recommended beginning at week 33 and continuing through breastfeeding—the period when your microbiome most directly influences your baby’s through birth and milk.
What’s Inside?
ASTARTE™ Blend
Four Lactobacillus strains found in healthy pregnant women:
L. crispatus, L. gasseri, L. jensenii, and L. rhamnosus
→ Supports vaginal pH and barrier function
→ Helps reduce odor and discomfort
→ Promotes a balanced microbial environment
ISTILOS™ B. infantis
A next-generation probiotic derived from the gut of a healthy infant
→ Seeds baby’s microbiome through breast milk
→ Supports long-term gut and immune development
→ Shown to promote skin health and reduce early-life sensitivities—benefits that may extend up to 7 years
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG®)
One of the most researched probiotic strains in the world
→ Promotes digestive comfort and nutrient absorption
→ Supports immune system resilience in both mom and baby
→ May help reduce risk of eczema and other skin sensitivities in infants
Real Benefits for Mom and Baby
For Mom:
✔ Balances gut and vaginal microbiomes
✔ Supports healthy digestion and nutrient absorption
✔ Reduces unwanted odor, bloating, and pH imbalance
✔ Supports faster postpartum healing and immune recovery
For Baby:
✔ Seeds beneficial bacteria through vaginal delivery and breastfeeding
✔ Supports gut, skin, and immune system development
✔ May reduce skin sensitivity and protect skin health up to age 7
Common Questions
Q: Is Pregnancy Support safe during pregnancy?
A: Yes. The strains are well-researched for use during pregnancy and the product is vegan, non-GMO, and free from the 9 major allergens. Always check with your healthcare provider.
Q: When should I start taking it?
A: It’s safe to take throughout your entire pregnancy and postpartum. However, it’s especially beneficial beginning at week 33, when your microbiome begins preparing for birth and plays a direct role in shaping your baby’s first exposure.
Q: Can I continue taking it after birth?
A: Absolutely. Continued use while breastfeeding helps transfer beneficial microbes through milk and supports your own immune system and healing.
Q: Does it pair well with other supplements?
A: Yes—it pairs especially well with Vaginal Balance by Microbiome Labs for added support with yeast, pH, and odor control.
Where to Find It
You can find Pregnancy Support by Microbiome Labs both online and in-store at Freedom Pharmacy.
Final Thoughts
Pregnancy isn’t just about supporting your body—it’s about supporting your microbial world, too. From week 33 onward, your vaginal microbiome starts preparing to pass beneficial bacteria to your baby—a gift that shapes everything from gut strength to immune health to skin resilience.
Pregnancy Support offers a gentle, research-backed way to help you and your little one feel your best—before, during, and long after delivery.
At Freedom Pharmacy, we’re here to walk with you through every season of motherhood—with trusted products, personalized guidance, and care that always puts you first.