Early Pregnancy Marks Significant Shifts in the Oral Microbiome
Shani Finkelstein, Sigal Frishman, Sondra C. Turjeman, Oshrit Shtossel, Evgeny Tikhonov, Meital Nuriel-Ohayon, Yishay Pinto, Polina Popova, Aleksandra Tkachuk, Elena A. Vasukova, Anna D. Anopova, Evgenii Pustozerov, Tatiana M. Pervunina, Elena Nikolaevna Grineva, Moshe Hod, , Yoram Louzoun
This study identifies significant shifts in the oral microbiome during early pregnancy, showing reduced diversity and a shift toward pro-inflammatory communities, with strong associations with diet and lifestyle factors.
bioRxiv · Sep 29, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology