Prenatal Care — Flashcards

During the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, cervical mucus becomes more _____ and less penetrable by sperm.

_____ is a hormone produced throughout pregnancy and has actions similar to those of growth hormone and prolactin

_____ transmission is the passage of a pathogen from mother to baby during the period immediately before and after birth

What demographic is most commonly associated with Bartholin cysts? _____

Menopause is diagnosed by amenorrhea for at least _____ months

During pregnancy, there is a _____-fold increase in estriol, which is an indicator of fetal well-being

In the developing fetus, mature levels of surfactant are not achieved until around week _____

What treatment may be used to treat neonatal respiratory distress syndrome before birth? _____

If fertilization occurs, the residual elements of the ruptured ovarian follicle form the _____, which synthesizes and secretes steroid hormones

Gardnerella vaginalis is said to have a _____ odor