Positive Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy

What is a positive sign of pregnancy that can be detected by an examiner?

Visualization of fetus by ultrasound or x-ray

Which physiological change is associated with the reproductive system during pregnancy?

Fetal heart tone detection

During pregnancy, what change occurs in the cardiovascular system's blood pressure?

Decreases for the first 22 weeks then returns to pre-pregnant levels

Which physiological change is NOT associated with the reproductive system during pregnancy?

Fetal movement detection Signup and view all the answers

What is one effect of pregnancy on the respiratory system?

Inspiration increases allowing a greater intake of O2 Signup and view all the answers

What does increased estrogen during pregnancy cause?

Swelling of mucous membranes in the nose, pharynx, mouth, and trachea Signup and view all the answers

Which sign is characterized by the softening of the cervix due to engorgement with blood?

Goodell's Sign Signup and view all the answers

What does the mucus plug (operculum) in the cervical canal help prevent?

Urinary tract infections Signup and view all the answers

Which organ becomes a temporary abdominal organ during pregnancy?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

What type of contractions are Braxton-Hicks contractions?

Irregular and painless Signup and view all the answers

What is the length increase of the uterus from non-pregnant state to term?

$7.5$ cm to $35$ cm Signup and view all the answers

Where is the fundic height located at 40 weeks of gestation?

Two fingerbreadths below the umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

During which week of gestation does the fundic height drop due to lightening?

36 weeks Signup and view all the answers

How does blood volume change during pregnancy?

Reaches its maximum at 32 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What hormone prepares the breasts for lactation during pregnancy?

Estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What do Montgomery's tubercles secrete during pregnancy?

Lubricating substance for nipples Signup and view all the answers

How does blood pressure change during pregnancy?

Declines from pre-pregnant levels and then returns to pre-pregnant levels Signup and view all the answers