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A wake-up call for expectant mothers: The link between sleep apnea and fetal health

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Updated on: 22 February,2024 09:31 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Ainie Rizvi | ainie.rizvi@mid-day.com

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterised by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, often leading to fragmented sleep and daytime fatigue. Medical expert sheds light on the potential risks and challenges faced by expectant mothers who experience sleep apnea, as well as implications for their prenatal care and overall well-being

A wake-up call for expectant mothers: The link between sleep apnea and fetal health

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Key Highlights

  1. Sleep plays a crucial role in overall health, this is particularly true during pregnany
  2. A condition known as sleep apnea is known to disrupt this essential aspect of rest
  3. Sleep apnea during pregnancy is a serious concern

Sleep plays a crucial role in overall health, and this is particularly true during pregnancy when the body undergoes significant changes. However, for some expectant mothers, a condition known as sleep apnea is known to disrupt this essential aspect of rest.

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