“Every individual's epigenome is influenced by the environment they live in. The gut microbiome is an indicator of one's diet and lifestyle exposure. This in combination with one's genetic profile can provide a much precise individualized assessment and plan for better health.”

Shahram (Sean) Daneshmand, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist (OB-GYN) who specializes in maternal and fetal medicine at Scripps Clinic. He is recognized as one of the San Diego region’s top specialists for high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Daneshmand treats a wide range of conditions and complications that can occur during pregnancy, including preterm labor, hypertension, preeclampsia, diabetes, abnormally invasive placentation and clotting disorders.