Sleep Apnea
& Pregnancy in Texas

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Having Trouble Sleeping?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that prevents patients from getting enough sleep at night. Sleep apnea occurs when the body is unable to breathe properly during sleep due to the muscles in the back of the throat blocking the airway. As a result, your body consistently jolts awake during the night. Having sleep apnea during pregnancy is concerning as it can harm both the mother and her unborn baby.

For patients who are pregnant, the risk of OSA is higher because of the nasal congestion that can develop in their third trimester. Fortunately, at Texas Dental Sleep Services, one of our providers can find an effective solution to protect the health of you and your unborn baby.

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Signs of Pregnancy-Sleep Apnea Related

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The symptoms of sleep apnea are quite similar to pregnancy, therefore, most pregnant patients don’t get the treatment they need. Snoring is one of the symptoms of pregnancy, but it’s also very common with sleep apnea. Symptoms of sleep apnea to look out for include:

Loud snoring
Frequently gasping for air at night
Frequent irritability and mood swings
Difficulty concentrating
Daytime fatigue and sleepiness
Constant headaches

Some of these symptoms go unnoticed due to their similarities to pregnancy symptoms. If you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms, immediately contact us at (833) 275-3372 to schedule a consultation today.

How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Unborn Baby

If sleep apnea goes untreated, it can have serious consequences on the health of you and your baby. Such consequences can include:

Diabetes
Heart disease
Unplanned C-sections
Prolonged labor
Fetal growth restrictions
High blood pressure during pregnancy
Lower blood oxygen level

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Our Effective Treatment Solution

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If you believe you may be suffering from sleep apnea, our providers highly recommend getting a sleep study done to get the right diagnosis. Once you have your results, one of our providers can help you find the best effective treatment made just for you.

While the most common treatment is a continuous positive airway passage (CPAP) machine, some patients don’t like using it as it’s loud, bulky, and noisy. One providers are proud to offer an alternative to CPAP machines — oral appliance therapy. Many patients prefer the oral appliance to CPAP due to it being customized, quiet, and portable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will sleep apnea go away on its own?

If you have developed sleep apnea during pregnancy, there’s a possibility that it will go away on its own after you deliver. Since sleep apnea is caused by excess weight, once you’ve delivered, the symptoms should subside. However, we highly recommend seeing one of our providers so they can treat and monitor the symptoms during and after pregnancy.

Can lack of sleep affect my baby?

Yes, lack of sleep can affect your developing fetus. Your sleep quality is an important factor to your developing fetus as it provides the growth of hormones to your developing baby. If you don’t get enough sleep, there won’t be enough growth of hormone to provide which can lead to growth development problems once your baby is born.

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Safe Sleep Apnea Treatment

If you’re pregnant and believe you may be suffering from sleep apnea, call our office at (833) 275-3372 to schedule a consultation today. You can also fill out our online contact form below, our team will be happy to help you get the sleep and safe pregnancy you deserve.