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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Podiatry
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Pregnancy involves significant anatomic and physiologic adaptations.
  • These changes commonly manifest as symptoms in the lower extremities.
  • Existing literature may not comprehensively link these symptoms to their etiologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review lower extremity changes during pregnancy.
  • To correlate reported symptoms with their underlying causes.
  • To provide a literature review supporting empirical findings.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study involving interviews with 100 postpartum women.
  • Interviews covered dermatologic, vascular, neurologic, and musculoskeletal aspects.
  • Data collection focused on experienced lower extremity changes during pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • Over 50% of women reported faster toenail growth and roughened texture.
  • Increased skin dryness, foot/ankle/leg swelling, and unsteady gait were common.
  • Increased foot width and hip pain were also frequently reported.

Conclusions:

  • Pregnancy-related lower extremity symptoms are prevalent and diverse.
  • Findings support the need for a comprehensive understanding of these changes.
  • Further literature review is necessary to fully correlate symptoms with etiology.