Résumé
Obesity is the most common nutritional problem complicating pregnancy in the United States' not only dose the incidence of women who are obese when starting their pregnancy seem to be increasing, but pregnancy also has been implicated in the development of obesity later in the life in women who are not obese, [Rossner and Ohlin, 2000]. The aim of this study was undertaken to assess the effects of obesity on pregnant women and new born infants
Method: this study was conducted at two maternal and child health centers representing Shebin El-Kom City, Menoufyia Governorate. From October, 2000 to February 2002. A total sample size of 200 pregnant women was selected. These were divided into two groups: cases and controls. One hundred obese pregnant women who met the required criteria, and control was one hundred pregnant women they were chosen by systematic random women. Tool of the study; a structured interviewing questionnaire was used to collect data. It consists of four parts: the biosocial characteristics of the studied women, Obstetrical history, 24-hr nutrient recall methods, anthropometric measurements and Laboratory investigations. Laboratory investigations includes; hemoglobin level, serum glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, high density lipoprotein
Result: The result of the present study revealed that:- A statistical significant difference was found between the obese pregnant and control pregnant women in relation to the mean values of laboratory investigation - A statistical significant difference was found between the obese pregnant and control women in relation to mean of infants weight and head circumference.- History heart disease and emotional upsets were recorded a significantly proportion of obese pregnant women than controls.- Also history of complications during pregnancy namely ante partum haemorhage and toxaemia of pregnancy were significantly more frequent among obese pregnant women than among controls