Edema

An accumulation of water in the soft tissues of the body. Any condition that causes the body to retain additional water can cause edema. Most often the swelling appears in the feet, face and hands. Towards the end of the third trimester most women develop edema. Excessive edema can be associated with high blood pressure and other signs of pre-eclampsia. Newborn babies almost always have some edema. They lose this excess water in the first few days after birth.

from beyond babyzone:
Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Facebook name, profile photo and other personal information you make public on Facebook (e.g., school, work, current city, age) will appear with your comment. Comments, together with personal information accompanying them, may be used on BabyZone.com and other Disney media platforms. Learn More.
Real-mom dispatches from the Baby Zone
X

more in BabyZone

10 Excitingly Exotic Baby Names