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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Perinatal Health

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  • Emerging evidence links worsening sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) during pregnancy to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
  • Previous studies using snoring as a marker indicated increased SDB prevalence in pregnancy.
  • Recent polysomnography studies reveal SDB prevalence in the third trimester ranges from 17% to 45%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in pregnancy.
  • To highlight the association between maternal SDB and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
  • To identify knowledge gaps regarding SDB diagnosis, treatment, and impact during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of emerging literature and prospective observational studies.
  • Analysis of polysomnography data for SDB prevalence in pregnant individuals.
  • Examination of associations between SDB and pregnancy complications.

Main Results:

  • Maternal SDB prevalence in the third trimester is significant (17%-45%).
  • Maternal SDB is linked to gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes mellitus, and delivering infants small for gestational age.
  • Daytime hypersomnolence and snoring alone are not specific indicators of SDB in pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep-disordered breathing is a growing concern in pregnancy, associated with significant risks.
  • Optimal screening, treatment strategies, and understanding of SDB's mechanisms and postpartum trajectory require further investigation.
  • The impact of SDB treatment during pregnancy on maternal and fetal outcomes remains largely unknown.