• Chadwick’s sign – Violet coloration of the mucous membranes of the cervix, vagina, and vulva that occurs at about week 6.
  • Ballottement – Reboundingofthefetusagainstthe examiner’s fingers on palpation.
  • Braxton Hicks contractions – irregular painless contractions that may occur intermittently throughout pregnancy.

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