Table 2 Use of probiotics by mothers and infants and reason for usage

Use of probiotics (N = 413)

Reason for usage (N = 413)^a:

I read/heard about probiotics on TV/internet/newspaper/magazine

Recommendation from friend/relative

Recommendation from physician/pharmacist

Recommendation from naturopath

Recommendation from midwife

Recommendation from lactation consultant

Probiotics have helped me in the past

Other