Signs of pregnancy

Sign

Where

Description

Timing

Hegar's Sign

(on bimanual
examination)

Uterine sign

Softening of the lower uterine segment
(isthmus) on bimanual examination.

6–10 weeks
of pregnancy.

Palmar Sign

(on bimanual
examination)

Uterine sign

Regular, rhythmic uterine contractions
felt during bimanual examination.

4–8 weeks
of pregnancy.

Piscacek’s Sign

Uterine sign

Asymmetrical enlargement of the
uterus (due to lateral implantation)

-

Goodell's Sign

Cervical sign

Softening of the cervix due to increased
vascularization and edema.

6th weeks
of pregnancy

Chadwick's Sign

(Jacquemier’s Sign)

Vaginal sign

Bluish discoloration of the cervix,
vagina, and vulva due to increased
vascularity.

(PYQ: UPSC CMS 2025)

8th weeks
of pregnancy

Osiander's Sign

Vaginal sign

Increased pulsation felt in the lateral
vaginal fornices due to increased
blood flow to the uterus.

6-8 weeks
of pregnancy