However, on exam at that time she was noted to be 34-35 weeks pregnant by gross exam, confirmed by ultrasound. Over the past 2 weeks the patient's blood pressure has gradually increased. She also comes from an unstable social background. She was admitted for observation to document that the BP would improve with supine position, but also for serial non-stress testing and BSST to document fetal well being. Past medical history was unremarkable for any surgeries or major medical illnesses.
Family history is negative for diabetes, positive for hypertension in paternal grandfather.
Negative for heart attack, stroke, cancer, twins or birth defects. Pertinent to her social history. The patient lives at home with her mother and several other siblings. Mother suffers from schizophrenia. Th pt. does not use tobacco or alcohol and has no known drug allergies.