10 Questions
What is the term for the brownish pigmentation of the face during pregnancy?
Chloasma
What is the term for the softening of the lower segment of the uterus found upon palpation in the second or third month of pregnancy?
Hegar’s sign
What are fine pinkish white or gray lines resulting from stretching of the skin during pregnancy called?
Striae Gravidarum
What refers to the bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia during pregnancy as a result of vascular congestion?
Chadwick’s sign
What are irregular, mild, painless uterine contractions that occur throughout pregnancy called?
Braxton Hicks contraction
What contributes to the increase in the size of the uterus during pregnancy?
Hyperplasia
At what gestational age can the uterus be felt above the symphysis pubis?
12 weeks
Which of the following is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
Fatigue
What causes changes in the size and appearance of breasts during pregnancy?
Effect of estrogen & progesterone
What term describes the softening of the lower segment of the uterus found upon palpation in the second or third month of pregnancy?
Deciduas
Test your knowledge on pregnancy-related skin changes such as Linea Nigra and Striae Gravidarum with this quiz. Learn about the hormonal and physical factors that contribute to these pigmentation and stretch marks during pregnancy.
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