Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

1. Presumptive Signs
   • Missed menstrual period
   • Nausea, vomiting, "morning sickness"
   • Frequent urination
   • Tenderness and fullness of breasts, breast pigmentation, discharge
   • Quickening (feeling life)
   • Dark blue coloration of vaginal lining
   • Stretch marks over abdomen, increased pigmentation
   • Linea negra (dark line down center of abdomen)
   • Pregnancy mask (dark coloration around eyes)
2. Probable Signs
   • Enlargement of abdomen
   • Changes in size and shape of uterus
   • Ability to outline fetus on physical exam
   • Changes in cervix
   • Braxton Hick's contraction (false labor)
3. Positive Signs
   • Fetal heart signs
   • Fetal movements felt by examiner
   • X-ray - outline of fetal skeleton
   • Ultrasound demonstration of conceptus
   • Doppler
4. Danger Signals in Pregnancy
   Call your doctor or go to the Emergency Room if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
   • Bloody or watery vaginal discharge
   • Abdominal cramping
   • Facial swelling
   • Severe headache
   • Visual disturbances
   • Chills or fever
   • Persistent vomiting
   • Painful urination