Sleep disorders in pregnancy

Abstract

Sleep disturbances are common in pregnancy and affect sleep quality. The maternal body is going through constant physical and physiological changes to adapt to the growing fetus. Sleep disorders may manifest at any point during pregnancy; some may result in adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. A strong clinical suspicion is crucial to identify sleep disorders in pregnancy and their management should be evaluated with a multidisciplinary team approach. In this review, we provide an overview of changes in sleep during pregnancy and summarise the key features of common sleep disorders in pregnancy, including practical tips on their management.Educational aimsTo provide an overview of common sleep disorders in pregnancy and their management options.To highlight the impact of the physiological changes in pregnancy on sleep.To outline the type of sleep studies available to investigate sleep disorders in pregnancy.