The parents of a newborn baby girl express concern about the baby's vaginal discharge, which appears to be bloody mucus. The nurse explains that this is caused by:
A) Premature stimulation of the ovarian hormones by the pituitary system
B) Cessation of female sex hormones transferred in utero from mother to baby
C) The increased amount of circulating blood from the mother throughout pregnancy
D) Trauma to the genitalia during the birth process
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