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Background: Alterations in bacteria that naturally reside in the intestines may contribute to obesity. Because the infant microbiota are largely derived from the mother, differences in the maternal microbiota may link maternal and child obesity. Methods: This study included 77 mother–child pairs, with children assessed at ∼2years of age. Women completed measures of maternal health, child diet and...