#307: How to Build a Strong Gut for Your Baby – with Cheryl Sew Hoy of Tiny Health
08/15/23 • 37 min
Did you know that your baby’s gut health in the first 1000 days can shape their lifelong wellness? In this fascinating episode, we dive into the world of baby gut health and microbiome testing with Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and founder of Tiny Health—the first-ever direct-to-consumer baby microbiome test.
Discover why C-section births, breastfeeding, and even your own microbiome can influence your child’s immune system, digestion, and long-term health. Cheryl shares groundbreaking insights into infant microbiome development, how gut imbalances contribute to conditions like eczema and allergies, and what parents can do to optimize their baby’s gut from birth.
Whether you’re a new parent, expecting, or just curious about the science of gut health, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you support your baby’s microbiome for a lifetime of health.
If interested in testing any of your family members, from pregnancy, newborn, and even adults, Tiny Health offers $20 off each kit using code ELANA20. You never know what you will find until you test!
Topics Discussed:
- Baby gut health and immunity
- Microbiome testing for infants
- C-section vs. vaginal birth microbiome impact
- Probiotics and gut-friendly nutrition for babies
- Eczema, allergies, and gut health connection
Show Notes:
- Get tested with Tiny Health - Get $20 off each kit using code ELANA20
- Visit Tiny Health’s Website
- Follow @tiny.health on Instagram
- Check out @tiny_health on Tiktok
- Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
- Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
- Listen to today’s episode on our website
Cheryl Sew Hoy is CEO & Founder of Tiny Health, a gut microbiome startup that focuses on expecting parents and their babies.
Cheryl is an accomplished CEO and serial entrepreneur who co-founded multiple companies including the non-profit #MovingForward as well as a successful consumer software startup that was acquired by Walmart Labs in 2013. In 2014, she was head-hunted by the White House team and Prime Minister of Malaysia to become CEO of MaGIC, a $30M-funded agency to spur the innovation ecosystem in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
In 2020, Cheryl founded Seeding Inc (dba Tiny Health).
Cheryl has extensive expertise in building consumer brands and has experience fundraising a total of $21M. She is an angel investor and advisor to many startups. Cheryl earned her master’s degree in Engineering Management and Data Mining and her bachelor’s degree in Operations Research & Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, NY, both on full scholarships.
This Episode’s Sponsors
Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by using code DOCTORMOM at checkout or head to paleovalley.com/doctormom
Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM100 for $100 off your first 3 months of Needed’s Complete Plan!
Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase).
Did you know that your baby’s gut health in the first 1000 days can shape their lifelong wellness? In this fascinating episode, we dive into the world of baby gut health and microbiome testing with Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and founder of Tiny Health—the first-ever direct-to-consumer baby microbiome test.
Discover why C-section births, breastfeeding, and even your own microbiome can influence your child’s immune system, digestion, and long-term health. Cheryl shares groundbreaking insights into infant microbiome development, how gut imbalances contribute to conditions like eczema and allergies, and what parents can do to optimize their baby’s gut from birth.
Whether you’re a new parent, expecting, or just curious about the science of gut health, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you support your baby’s microbiome for a lifetime of health.
If interested in testing any of your family members, from pregnancy, newborn, and even adults, Tiny Health offers $20 off each kit using code ELANA20. You never know what you will find until you test!
Topics Discussed:
- Baby gut health and immunity
- Microbiome testing for infants
- C-section vs. vaginal birth microbiome impact
- Probiotics and gut-friendly nutrition for babies
- Eczema, allergies, and gut health connection
Show Notes:
- Get tested with Tiny Health - Get $20 off each kit using code ELANA20
- Visit Tiny Health’s Website
- Follow @tiny.health on Instagram
- Check out @tiny_health on Tiktok
- Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
- Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
- Listen to today’s episode on our website
Cheryl Sew Hoy is CEO & Founder of Tiny Health, a gut microbiome startup that focuses on expecting parents and their babies.
Cheryl is an accomplished CEO and serial entrepreneur who co-founded multiple companies including the non-profit #MovingForward as well as a successful consumer software startup that was acquired by Walmart Labs in 2013. In 2014, she was head-hunted by the White House team and Prime Minister of Malaysia to become CEO of MaGIC, a $30M-funded agency to spur the innovation ecosystem in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
In 2020, Cheryl founded Seeding Inc (dba Tiny Health).
Cheryl has extensive expertise in building consumer brands and has experience fundraising a total of $21M. She is an angel investor and advisor to many startups. Cheryl earned her master’s degree in Engineering Management and Data Mining and her bachelor’s degree in Operations Research & Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, NY, both on full scholarships.
This Episode’s Sponsors
Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by using code DOCTORMOM at checkout or head to paleovalley.com/doctormom
Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM100 for $100 off your first 3 months of Needed’s Complete Plan!
Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase).
Previous Episode
#306: Overcoming Mom Guilt & Reclaiming Your Power with Ciara Burton
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly running on empty? In this episode, we dive deep into the power of realistic mindset shifts to break free from burnout, fear, and self-doubt. Life coach for moms, Ciara Burton, shares transformative tools to help you shift from survival mode to thriving—without toxic positivity or unrealistic expectations.
We discuss why traditional coaching often keeps you stuck, how to reprogram limiting beliefs, and tangible strategies to reclaim your energy, confidence, and joy. You’ll also hear about the surprising ways your subconscious may be sabotaging your friendships, marriage, and career—and what to do about it.
If you’re ready to stop reacting to life and start intentionally creating the life you desire, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how to rewire your brain, embody resilience, and step into your power as a mom!
Topics covered in this episode:
- Abundance mindset for moms
- Overcoming burnout and exhaustion
- Rewiring limiting beliefs for success
- Emotional resilience and stress management
- How to create deeper connections in relationships
Show Notes:
- Book a 45-minute breakthrough session with Ciara
- Join Ciara’s Masterclass: https://ciaraburton.com/register
- Follow Ciara on Instagram: @ciaramburton
- Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
- Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
- Listen to today’s episode on our website
“You’re learning how to mother children, but you’re also learning how to mother yourself—which is a different version of you from the you before Motherhood.”
Ciara Burton known as “The Life Coach for Moms,” has created a unique brand that’s freeing Mothers of anxiety and uncertainty by helping them return “HOME” to themselves.
Her unconventional approach has helped hundreds of women heal from toxic patterns and routines that have ultimately become blockages to happiness and success.
In her course Becoming Her; The Next Evolution women awaken to the life they WANT while transforming the “complacent” one they’ve found themselves in - one that looked good on paper, but felt far from fulfilling...
Within Becoming Her, Ciara’s clients go from breaking free from constant questioning, the desire to “get it right” and be “liked” - to owning their value and living life on their own terms all WHILE showing their kids how to do the same. A Mother unleashed and able to express herself freely in the world, is one of the greatest gifts we can give our next generation.
This Episode’s Sponsors
Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by using code DOCTORMOM at checkout or head to paleovalley.com/doctormom
Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM100 for $100 off your first 3 months of Needed’s Complete Plan!
Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!
Next Episode
#308: Reclaiming Your Birth Story: How to Step into Motherhood with Confidence with Nicole Katz
The journey into motherhood is one of the most transformative experiences in a woman’s life—but why do so many moms feel disconnected, unsupported, and overwhelmed? In this episode, yoga therapist and maternal wellness expert Nicole Katz shares how you can reclaim your birth experience, navigate postpartum with confidence, and truly feel like a goddess in motherhood.
We discuss why birth is more than just a medical event—it’s a rite of passage. Nicole breaks down how to set yourself up for success by choosing the right birth team, creating a safe and sacred labor environment, and trusting your body’s innate wisdom. We also dive into birth trauma healing, the power of yoga therapy, and why prioritizing maternal mental health is essential—not selfish.
If you’ve ever felt like your birth story was taken from you or want to prepare for a powerful, supported labor experience, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how to step into your maternal strength and raise your child from a place of joy, confidence, and connection!
Topics Covered In This Episode:
- Empowered birth planning and preparation
- Healing birth trauma with yoga therapy
- Midwifery vs. traditional hospital birth
- Maternal mental health and postpartum recovery
- How to create a goddess-like birth experience
Show Notes:
- Reach out to Nicole ( @thematwithnicolekatz on IG) for a free 30-minute call
- Check out Nicole’s Instagram community @_rebranding_birth
- Check out Nicole’s website
- Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
- Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
- Listen to today’s episode on our website
Nicole Katz is a mother of two, long time yoga therapist and yogi of over 20 years. After the birth of her first daughter Nicoles eyes were opened to just how little we support moms during the birthing process and how that greatly affects their mothering journeys afterwards. Since that point Nicole has shifted her work to focus on maternal support. Currently Nicole lives in NYC where she works privately and in small group settings supporting moms in many ways from prep for labor to birth education to birth trauma work and beyond. She is over the moon to announce that her conference Rebranding Birth will premier in NYC this fall with the aim of informing and empowering women in a much larger scale. It’s time to Rebrand Birth!
This Episode’s Sponsors
Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by using code DOCTORMOM at checkout or head to paleovalley.com/doctormom
Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM100 for $100 off your first 3 months of Needed’s Complete Plan!
Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/doctor-mom-podcast-practical-tips-to-be-a-proactive-parent-60128/307-how-to-build-a-strong-gut-for-your-baby-with-cheryl-sew-hoy-of-tin-32419015"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to #307: how to build a strong gut for your baby – with cheryl sew hoy of tiny health on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy