Chadwick sign

Chadwick's Sign, also known as Hyperpigmentation in Pregnancy, is a bluish discoloration of the cervix, vaginaand vulvafrom venous congestion. It can be observed as early as 6-8 weeks after conception, and is often used as an early sign of pregnancy.

These color changes were discovered in approximately 1836by FrenchdoctorEtienne Joseph Jacquemin(1796-1872)

See also

• Linea negra
• Goodell's sign
• Hegar's sign

External links

• FPnotebookOB17

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