Oh Baby! The Dangers of OSA During Pregnancy

When you’re pregnant, your body can experience many changes, both big and small. From weird cravings to stretch marks and hair loss, your body may look and feel a little different than you’re used to. 

Another change that some may experience is obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. OSA is a sleep disorder that occurs when your airway becomes obstructed during sleep, causing you to stop and restart breathing hundreds of times a night. This in turn diminishes your quality of sleep, leaving you feeling tired and sluggish throughout the day, even if you slept for a full eight hours.

Worse yet, OSA can pose many risks to you and your unborn baby. Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of sleep apnea during pregnancy.