Pregnancy Microbiome (IMAGE) Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Caption The human microbiome is dynamic during pregnancy, with shifts in strains, species and predicted functions at each colonized body site. Understanding its role in maternal health has important implications for fetal development and gestational outcome. Credit CSHL Press Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.