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Common sleep disorders in pregnancy: a review
Allan J Kember1,2,3, Praniya Elangainesan4, Zachary M Ferraro1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Frontiers in Medicine
|September 6, 2023
Summary
Common sleep disorders during pregnancy, like insomnia and sleep apnea, affect maternal and fetal health. Further research with objective tools is needed to understand their long-term impacts.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Sleep disorders are prevalent during pregnancy.
- These conditions can impact maternal and fetal well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of sleep disorders in pregnancy.
- To examine their prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes.
- To identify research gaps and clinical needs.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-systematic literature search of MEDLINE (1991-2021).
- Inclusion of 744 studies.
- Synthesis of existing literature.
Main Results:
- Common disorders include insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders.
- Exploration of links between sleep disorders, obesity, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.
- Identification of research gaps and clinical development needs.
Conclusions:
- Sleep disorders during pregnancy pose risks to maternal and fetal health.
- Future research should use objective measures and longitudinal designs.
- Investigating circadian rhythm disruption in early pregnancy is crucial.
Keywords:
circadian rhythminsomniapregnancyreproductionrestless legs syndromesleepsleep-disordered breathing
