Which finding is a positive sign of pregnancy?

Which finding is a positive sign of pregnancy?

• A. Fetal movement felt by examiner
• B. Amenorrhea
• C. Visualization of the fetus with ultrasound
• D. Positive home pregnancy test

Answer: (C)

Seeing the fetus on ultrasound is a positive sign because it provides direct, objective confirmation of pregnancy. Positive signs are evidence that proves pregnancy beyond doubt, and ultrasound visualization shows an intrauterine gestation and, often, fetal viability (such as a heartbeat) and gestational age. This imaging clears up questions about location and existence that other signs can’t fully resolve. Amenorrhea is a presumptive sign—many other conditions can cause missed periods. A home pregnancy test is a probable sign that indicates hCG is present but isn’t the same as visually confirming a pregnancy. Fetal movement detected by a clinician is a sign of fetal activity but typically emerges after some development and isn’t as definitive as imaging.

Seeing the fetus on ultrasound is a positive sign because it provides direct, objective confirmation of pregnancy. Positive signs are evidence that proves pregnancy beyond doubt, and ultrasound visualization shows an intrauterine gestation and, often, fetal viability (such as a heartbeat) and gestational age. This imaging clears up questions about location and existence that other signs can’t fully resolve. Amenorrhea is a presumptive sign—many other conditions can cause missed periods. A home pregnancy test is a probable sign that indicates hCG is present but isn’t the same as visually confirming a pregnancy. Fetal movement detected by a clinician is a sign of fetal activity but typically emerges after some development and isn’t as definitive as imaging.