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Diagnosis and management of common sleep disorders during the perinatal period

Niraj Kumar1,2, Lokesh Kumar Saini3, Ravi Gupta4

  • 1Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
|July 7, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Sleep problems like insomnia and sleep apnea are common during the perinatal period. Prompt diagnosis and management are vital for maternal and infant health, yet research is limited.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal Health
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • The perinatal period involves significant maternal changes, increasing vulnerability to sleep disorders.
  • Common perinatal sleep issues include insomnia, restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and poor sleep quality.
  • Sleep disturbances negatively impact maternal and newborn well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on perinatal sleep disorders.
  • To highlight the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • To offer guidance for identifying and managing these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • This study employed a narrative review approach.
  • Existing evidence on sleep problems in the perinatal period was synthesized.
  • Literature was examined to identify diagnostic and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Perinatal sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep apnea, are prevalent.
  • There is a notable lack of comprehensive research in this area.
  • Effective identification and management strategies are essential but underdeveloped.

Conclusions:

  • Perinatal sleep disorders pose risks to maternal and infant health.
  • Further research is needed to address the current literature gap.
  • Implementing prompt diagnostic and therapeutic interventions is crucial.

Keywords:
insomniaperinatalrestless legs syndromesleep apneasleep quality

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