CHSU Discovery

Abstract

Sleep disorders such as insomnia, restless legs syndrome (RLS),
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and sleep disordered breathing
(SDB) are common during pregnancy and may impact fetal and
neonatal outcomes. Physiologic changes in pregnancy, such as
weight gain, hormonal fluctuations, and upper airway edema, may
contribute to the development or worsening of these conditions.
Emerging evidence suggests that maternal sleep disturbances may
be associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm
birth, abnormal fetal growth, and increased neonatal morbidity.
However, findings across studies remain heterogeneous, and the
overall scope and strength of these associations have not been
clearly synthesized.