February 28, 2012

Pregnancy related Terminology III

Linea nigra :-

It is the bluish pigmentation of the mid line of xiphisternum to the pubis. It disappear after the delivery.



Straie gravidarum :-


It is depressed linear marks on the abdomen during pregnancy.



Chloasma gravidarum :-


It is an extreme form of pigmentation around the cheek, forehead and around the eyes. Disappear after the delivery.



Chadwick's sign :-

Bluish colouration of the mucous membrane of the cervix, vagina and vulva that occur at about 6 week of pregnancy. It is probable sign of pregnancy.



Goodell's sign :-


Softening of the cervix at the beginning of the 2nd month of pregnancy. It is also probable sign of pregnancy.



Gravida :- It means pregnancy.



Parity :- It is no. of birth.



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