Piskacek sign and other signs of possible pregnancy

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Determining pregnancy in its early stages is one of the most important tasks of every expectant mother. Timely measures that need to be taken in the early stages directly affect the development of the fetus. First of all, anatomical, physiological and hormonal changes in the future child depend on this. It is especially important to establish a specific period of pregnancy for an objective assessment of the course of pregnancy and a comprehensive examination. It is important to note that as the term increases, the expectant mother has new signs that indicate the development of the fetus. In this article, we will talk about the Piskacek sign and other equally important symptoms during pregnancy.

Classification

By their types, the main characteristics of pregnancy are divided into three groups: doubtful, probable and reliable, which directly indicate the presence of developing life in the womb. Piskacek's sign in obstetrics is one of the most important, since it consists in one ofinternal transformations in a woman's body.

Doubtful signs of pregnancy

This group includes a large number of changes in the physical or emotional state, the causes of which may not be only pregnancy:

• a sharp increase or complete lack of appetite or a change in taste preferences;
• nausea or vomiting in the morning;
• unexpected dislike for certain pungent odors;
• frequent urination;
• increased sensitivity of the mammary glands;

increase in the volume of the abdomen.

Of course, all the characteristics described above are only indirectly related to pregnancy, so Piskacek's sign does not apply to them in any way.

Probable signs of pregnancy

This group of characteristics is already more specifically related to the probable pregnancy. Usually, to confirm them, a consultation with a doctor is required, which will already make its final verdict to the woman:

• lack of menses;
• significant increase in the size of the mammary glands;
• modification of the uterus, namely its volume and consistency;
• blue of the genital mucosa;
• starting from 5-6 weeks of pregnancy, there is a significant increase in the size of the uterus.

Changes in the uterus during pregnancy

First of all, the organs of the reproductive system change during pregnancy. These characteristics includesign of Piskacek.

1. Snegirev's symptom. It consists in the fact that the uterus becomes less resistant to mechanical irritation, arbitrary contractions of the organ occur, and its density also increases.
2. Horvitz-Guerard symptom. It consists in a significant softening of the isthmus, which cannot be said about the cervix itself. On the contrary, it condenses.
3. Sign of Piskacek. It consists in the shaping of the uterus. It becomes asymmetrical. It is worth noting here that the sign of Piskacek (this is noticeable during childbirth) disappears as the size of the fetus increases.
4. Genter's symptom. It consists in the shaping of the uterus. A comb-like protrusion appears on it, which does not differ in density from the entire organ.
5. Gubarev's symptom. It consists in the mobility of the cervix associated with softening of the isthmus.

Undoubted signs of pregnancy

There are signs that directly confirm pregnancy:

• by using an obstetric stethoscope it is possible to hear the baby's heartbeat;
• fetal movements become palpable at 19 and 17 weeks;
• fetus is palpable in the second semester of pregnancy;
• using an X-ray it is possible to see the skeletal system of a child.

Despite the fact that the sign of Piskacek during pregnancy is one of the determining ones, its appearance cannot guarantee 100% certainty that a woman is carrying a baby.

Advice for pregnant women

1. Start leadingpregnancy diary to control and observe all changes in the body. After all, it is our body that will indicate all the problems that the expectant mother may face.
2. Pregnancy promises serious hormonal changes and possible failures. Women in position are familiar with frequent mood swings and periodic irritation over trifles. If necessary, consult on the forum for pregnant women or contact a psychologist.
3. Ultrasound should be done. There is a common myth that this procedure will harm the development of the fetus. Of course, this is just speculation due to the low level of education. With the help of ultrasound, you can notice fetal developmental pathologies in time and take all necessary measures to eliminate them.
4. Get yourself a pillow designed specifically for pregnant women. Thanks to this simple purchase, which helps to evenly distribute the weight of the whole body, you can again sleep on your back and on your side without difficulty and discomfort even for a long time.
5. As the volume of the abdomen increases, women may experience pain in the lumbar region. To avoid unnecessary stress on the spine, buy a special brace for pregnant women. Fortunately, in the modern world there are many types and colors for every taste.
6. It is important to consider that during pregnancy, many drugs are strictly forbidden to drink, as they can adversely affect the development of the child. Before drinking any pill, even seemingly harmless at first glance, carefully study the instructions in order to find out if taking the drug during pregnancy is acceptable.

Conclusion

Thus, we found out that the sign of Piskachek belongs to the group of probable during pregnancy, and also learned about other important symptoms of its presence. Let's hope that our article was useful to you, and you learned new interesting information for yourself.