Sleep disorders in pregnancy

Clin Chest Med. 2014 Sep;35(3):571-87. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2014.06.012. Epub 2014 Jul 18.

Abstract

Sleep disturbances are common in pregnancy and may be influenced by a multitude of factors. Pregnancy physiology may predispose to sleep disruption but may also result in worsening of some underlying sleep disorders, and the de novo development of others. Apart from sleep disordered breathing, the impact of sleep disorders on pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes is poorly understood. In this article, we review the literature and discuss available data pertaining to the most common sleep disorders in perinatal women. These include restless legs syndrome, insomnia, circadian pattern disturbances, narcolepsy, and sleep-disordered breathing.

Keywords: Circadian rhythm; Insomnia; Narcolepsy; Pregnancy; Restless legs syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chronobiology Disorders / epidemiology
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Narcolepsy / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / physiopathology*
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Restless Legs Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Restless Legs Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Restless Legs Syndrome / therapy
  • Sleep
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / physiopathology
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / epidemiology
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / physiopathology*