In the case presented, the patient had progressively worsening lower extremity edema starting at 29 weeks' gestation which became severe, with involvement of her labia majora by term. Her history ...

Weight gain was 1 lb per week from 17 to 29 weeks. At the 35-week visit, pedal edema was more remarkable with +2 pitting and a 4-lb weight gain in 2 weeks. Her blood pressure was100/68 with ...