The effect of consuming fermented milk containing probiotics during pregnancy

Abstract

Abstract Nowadays, the ease of obtaining fermented milk allows everyone to consume it daily, including pregnant women. It is not yet known whether the effect of consuming fermented milk during pregnancy would be the same based on the probiotics it contains. This study aims to see how far the probiotics contained in fermented milk provide beneficial effects during pregnancy. An elaborate reporting trial was conducted in this study using the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT). Three electronic databases (PubMed, Science Direct, and Cochrane) were assessed in this study. The initial search discovered 24 articles (PubMed 8, Science Direct 6, and Cochrane Database 10) that were included in this study. Most articles report the effect of fermented milk on weight loss (3 articles). The types of probiotics that affect pregnancy are Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, Lactobacillus acidophilus La5, and Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12. This activity can also prevent postpartum endocrine disorders due to excess body weight. Some research titles are made extraordinary, showing the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials (RCT). Still, the reporting is not optimal, especially at the initial stage of enrollment and allocation. Notably, further action is needed. Proper allocation concealment and previous research experience can avoid reporting bias.