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Edema in Pregnancy: A Common yet Understudied Maternal Concern.
Tejal Shelat1, Khyati H Patel1, Nandita Ganne1
1Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, USA.
Cureus
|March 23, 2026
Summary
Obesity is a significant risk factor for postpartum lower-extremity edema. Further research is needed to explore other potential contributing factors in maternal health.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal Health Research
- Clinical Epidemiology
Background:
- Lower-extremity edema is a common concern during and after pregnancy.
- Identifying risk factors for postpartum edema is crucial for maternal care.
- Previous studies have explored various contributing factors, but more research is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of lower-extremity edema in postpartum patients.
- To identify potential risk factors associated with postpartum edema.
- To investigate the relationship between obesity and edema of pregnancy (EOP).
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 52 postpartum patients across two hospitals.
- Data collection occurred over six months (August 2022 - January 2023).
- Logistic regression analysis was used to assess risk factors, including delivery type, pregnancy complications, and comorbidities like obesity and diabetes.
Main Results:
- 34.6% of participants reported experiencing edema of pregnancy (EOP).
- Obesity was identified as a statistically significant risk factor for EOP (p < 0.05).
- Other potential risk factors did not reach statistical significance in this study.
Conclusions:
- Obesity is a key risk factor for postpartum edema.
- Further investigation into other potential clinical factors is warranted.
- Large-scale, longitudinal studies are necessary to fully understand pregnancy-related edema.
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