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[Sleep disorders during pregnancy].

Yu V Shkurenko¹, A D Ibatov¹, U E Aliyeva¹

¹Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia.

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Summary

Sleep disturbances during pregnancy increase risks for adverse outcomes. This review examines safe treatment options for pregnant women experiencing insomnia and other sleep disorders.

Keywords:

fetus pregnancy sleep disorders treatment

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sleep Medicine
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

Physiological changes during pregnancy significantly impact sleep quality and duration.
Sleep disorders in pregnancy are linked to increased risks of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
Understanding these sleep alterations is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the mechanisms of sleep disorders during pregnancy.
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of therapeutic interventions for sleep disorders in pregnant individuals.
To assess the safety profile of commonly prescribed medications for sleep disorders during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on sleep disorders in pregnancy.
Analysis of physiological changes affecting sleep during gestation.
Examination of safety data for medicinal and non-medicinal therapies.

Main Results:

Sleep disturbances are common in pregnancy and associated with negative outcomes.
Integrated management approaches are necessary for treating sleep disorders in pregnant patients.
The safety of various drug classes for treating sleep disorders during pregnancy was reviewed.

Conclusions:

Effective management of sleep disorders during pregnancy requires a comprehensive approach.
Therapeutic strategies must prioritize the safety of both the mother and the fetus.
Further research into the safety profiles of sleep disorder medications in pregnancy is warranted.