Physiological Changes during Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Jacquemier’s Sign = Chadwick’s sign
A
Bluish discolouration of the vaginal mucosa due to increased blood supply of the venous plexus surrounding the walls
At 8th week
2
Q
Braxton-Hicks Contractions
A
Irregular, infrequent,spasmodic and painless contractions without any effect on dilatation of the cervix.
Not felt in abdominal Pregnancy
3
Q
Goodell’s sign
A
Cervix becomes soft (6th week)
Pregnant feels like lips of mouth
Non pregnant feels like tip nose
4
Q
Osiander’s Sign
A
Increased pulsation felt through the lateral fornices at 8th week.
