most likelihood of indicating pregnancy
probable signs
what is a false positive for a pregnancy test?
urine being too diluted and instructions was not followed completely
softening of the cervix at 6-8 weeks gestation
goodel’s sign
softening of the lower uterine segment; changes in size, shape and consistency of the uterus
hegar’s sign
rebound of the fetus to its original position with the tap by the examining finger
Ballotement
contractions palpable painless uterine contraction
Braxton Hicks
“Jacquemier’s Sign”
bluish colorization of cervix and vagina
Chadwick’s Sign
Increased pulsation felt in the vagina fornices during a pelvic exam
Osiander’s Sigm
“placental soufflé”
A soft blowing sound heard using a stethoscope, usually in the second trimester of the pregnancy
Uterine soufflé
What are the seven signs of probable?
- pregnancy test
- goodel’s sign
- hegar’s sign
- ballotement
- braxton hicks
- chadwick’s sign
- osiander’s sign
- uterine soufflé
