ConclusionÂ
Obese pregnant women (BMI >35 kg/m2) are
at risk of OSA, highly prevalent during pregnancy. Obstetric
complications associated with OSA during pregnancy have been described
but studies to define them more precisely remain necessary. The utility
of treatment by CPAP during pregnancy has still not been studied.
Management of obesity by lifestyle and dietary changes can be tried in
these women preventively before conception, especially if other
comorbidities are present (older age, chronic hypertension) to reduce
the risk of OSA and of the obstetric complications that can be
associated with it.