A Pregnant Patient Is Seen at the Family Planning Clinic

A pregnant patient is seen at the family planning clinic. The patient overhears the examiner referring to a positive Hegar's sign. The patient questions what this means. Which of the following best explains the manifestation to the patient?

A) Hegar's sign refers to the softening of the lower uterine segment during pregnancy.
B) Hegar's sign refers to the skin changes noted in early pregnancy.
C) Hegar's sign refers to the softening of the cervix during the early stages of pregnancy.
D) Hegar's sign refers to the changes in color of the vaginal mucosa during pregnancy.