Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy Flashcards
Presumptive, Probable, Positive
1
Q
Fatigue
A
12 weeks
2
Q
Breast tenderness
A
3 - 4 weeks
3
Q
Nausea & vomiting
A
4 - 14 weeks
4
Q
Amenorrhea
A
4 weeks
5
Q
Urinary frequency
A
6 - 12 weeks
6
Q
Hyperpigmentation of the skin
A
16 weeks
7
Q
Fetal movements
A
16 - 20 weeks
8
Q
Uterine enlargement
A
7 - 12 weeks
9
Q
Breast enlargement
A
6 weeks
10
Q
Braxton Hicks contractions
A
Irregular painless contractions that may occur intermittently throughout pregnancy
11
Q
Positive pregnancy test
A
Elevated levels of HCG hormone
12
Q
Abdominal enlargement
A
Occurs at week 14
13
Q
Ballottment
A
Rebounding of the fetus against the examiner’s fingers on palpation
14
Q
Goodell’s sign
A
Softening of the cervix that occurs at the beginning of the second month
15
Q
Chadwick’s sign
A
Violet coloration of the mucous membranes of the cervix, vagina and vulva that occurs at about week 6
