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Seventeen consensus statements were developed and validated through discussion, expert voting, and commentary, supported by a targeted review of current scientific evidence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The expert panel reached consensus on the impact of C-section delivery on early microbiota composition and its clinical relevance, emphasizing that the rising prevalence of C-sections worldwide demands urgent attention. Experts unanimously emphasized the importance of exclusive breastfeeding as the primary strategy to support healthy microbiota development in infants born by cesarean section. When exclusive breastfeeding is not possible, evidence-based nutritional approaches, including selected prebiotics and probiotic strains with documented clinical efficacy, are recognized as promising alternatives for supporting microbial balance. Notably, the panel underscored that not all probiotics are equally effective and recommended shifting toward evidence-based strains shown to help restore gut dysbiosis in this population. Also, experts advocated for continuing microbiota-targeted support throughout the first 1,000 days of life, viewing this developmental window as a critical continuum rather than a limited early-life phase, while acknowledging the need for more long-term data. Additionally, education for healthcare professionals and parents about the long-term implications of C-section delivery was emphasized as a key enabler of the broader adoption of eubiosis-targeted strategies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Optimizing microbial colonization in infants born by cesarean section requires a multifaceted approach that prioritizes breastfeeding, supports judicious use of evidence-based nutritional interventions when needed, and emphasizes education and continuity of care across early life. 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