{"id":797,"date":"2020-10-23T17:40:55","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T17:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coloradosleepapnea.com\/?p=797"},"modified":"2020-11-12T15:39:01","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T15:39:01","slug":"dangers-of-sleep-apnea-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coloradosleepapnea.com\/blog\/dangers-of-sleep-apnea-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Baby! How Sleep Apnea Affects Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More than 75% of all mothers-to-be find that their sleep is\ninterrupted more often than usual. This can be exhausting, of course, but it\u2019s also\ncompletely normal and can be considered part of the pregnancy experience. However,\nif said interruptions are being caused by obstructive sleep\napnea<\/a>, it isn\u2019t normal at all; on the contrary, it can be extremely\ndangerous for both the expectant mother and the unborn baby. Do you have reason\nto think that you might have sleep apnea during pregnancy? Read on to learn\nmore about the risks as well as strategies for treating the problem so that you\ncan get the rest you need for a healthy delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can Sleep Apnea Be Linked to Pregnancy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obstructive sleep apnea in Denver is a condition where the\nairway is frequently blocked during sleep, leading to pauses in your breathing\nthat can last anywhere from a few seconds to over a minute. This disorder tends\nto be more common in people who have gained an excessive amount of weight \u2013 and\nthis is especially true for pregnant women. If you were at normal weight before\npregnancy, then gaining more than 35 pounds significantly increases your risk\nof a sleep disorder. This is because it takes more effort to breathe, which can\ncause the lining of the airway to well up and restrict the flow of air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this issue goes unaddressed, the low blood-oxygen levels\nthat you experience every night will increase your risk of high blood pressure,\nheart attack, stroke, and even heart failure. Your baby could be in danger as\nwell; studies show that sleep apnea makes cesarean delivery three times more\nlikely, and the newborns have a higher chance of ending up in the neonatal\nintensive care unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms that potentially point towards sleep apnea during pregnancy\nmight include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n