Vaginal microbiocenosis in the prenatal and postnatal periods

Abstract

The article presents literature data on vaginal microbiota status during full-term pregnancy, placental microbiota status, and the characteristics of the vaginal microbiocenosis in the postpartum period. The main topic of the publication is the role of the prevailing Lactobacillus species and conditionally pathogenic microflora of the vagina and placenta in obstetric practice.