Von_Braun-Fernwald's_sign

Von Braun-Fernwald's sign

Von Braun-Fernwald's sign

Clinical sign indicating pregnancy


Von Braun-Fernwald's sign is a clinical sign in which there is an irregular softening and enlargement of the uterine fundus during early pregnancy. It occurs at 5–8 weeks gestation.[1]

The sign is named after Karl von Braun-Fernwald.

See also


References

  1. Maternal-Neonatal Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! Page 160. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007. ISBN 978-1-58255-651-2. Google books



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