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• TITLE: Epidemiological and Prognostic Aspects of Obesity and Pregnancy in the Gynecology-Obstetrics Department at the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital Center (CHU SO) in Lomé

  AUTHORS: Komlan Alessi Andele, Ameyo Ayoko Ketevi, Baguilane Douaguibe, Akila Bassowa, Dédé Régine Diane Ajavon, Kodjo Fiagnon, Abdoul Samadou Aboubakari, Koffi Akpadza

  KEYWORDS: Obesity, Pregnancy, CHU SO, Togo

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.13 No.1, January 31, 2023

  ABSTRACT: Introduction: Obesity and pregnancy is a major public health problem worldwide, both maternal and fetal. Objective: This is to describe the epidemiological and prognostic aspects of obesity and pregnancy in the gynecology-obstetrics department at the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital Center (CHU SO) in Lomé. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study concerning obesed pregnant women. The survey was conducted from the 1st to the 30th of June 2022 at the CHU SO. Results: We enrolled 55 obese pregnant women. The frequency of obesity and pregnancy was 5.14%. Resellers were represented at 41.8%. The average age was 31 years old. As risk factors, 85.5% claimed to have a fatty diet and 76% did not practice sports. The gestational pathologies found during pregnancy were hypertension in 47.4% of cases, preeclampsia in 24.6% and gestational diabetes in 7%. Caesarean section was the way of delivery in 63.6% of cases and those who gave birth vaginally presented a tear of the soft tissues in 85% of cases. Birth weight was abnormal (low weight and excess weight) in 61.8% of cases. Conclusion: The association between obesity and pregnancy constitutes an important risk factor for the mother and the fetus.