What is a positive sign of pregnancy?
a. Enlargement of the uterus and abdomen
b. Fetal heart tones
c. Positive pregnancy test
d. Quickening
B
The presence of fetal heart tones is a positive sign. Enlargement of the uterus and abdomen and a positive pregnancy test are probable signs. Quickening is a presumptive sign.
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