{"id":108,"date":"2019-04-08T19:23:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T19:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2019-05-08T19:25:46","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T19:25:46","slug":"how-obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-lutz-can-affect-pregnant-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/08\/how-obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-lutz-can-affect-pregnant-women\/","title":{"rendered":"How Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Lutz Can Affect Pregnant Women"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pregnant-woman-sleeping-sleep-apnea-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"pregnant woman sleeping on side\" class=\"wp-image-109\" width=\"305\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pregnant-woman-sleeping-sleep-apnea-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pregnant-woman-sleeping-sleep-apnea-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pregnant-woman-sleeping-sleep-apnea-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As an expectant mother, you have a million thoughts racing\nthrough your mind in regard to protecting your unborn child. By being properly\ninformed, though, you can better protect the fetus and enhance your overall\nwellness, too. One area of concern is proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">sleep<\/a>. Thus,\nif you feel a constant deficiency in this area, you could be suffering from\nobstructive sleep apnea in Lutz. If so, it\u2019s important that you be examined and\nreceive the necessary therapy. Read on to learn about this condition and how it\ncan impact the health of you and your unborn baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea is a temporary pause in breathing that can happen\nseveral times throughout the night. The most common form of the condition is OSA,\nwhich is the result of a partial blockage of the airway. A typical sign of poor\nairflow is loud snoring, as violent vibrations are caused from oxygen\nattempting to pass through the restricted airway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some other symptoms to be on the lookout for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Daytime fatigue<\/li><li>Increased irritability<\/li><li>Morning Headaches<\/li><li>Nodding while performing tasks like driving, reading\nor working at the computer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OSA and Expectant Mothers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While untreated OSA can lead to such health-threatening\nissues as high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, heart failure\nand obesity, there are even more negative side effects that pregnant mothers\nhave to be concerned with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preeclampsia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A form of pregnancy-induced hypertension, this is a\ncondition that can develop late in gestation, usually after the 20<sup>th<\/sup>\nweek. Its symptoms include high blood pressure, severe swelling in the hands\nand face and increased protein in the urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Untreated, the condition can leave you and your baby with\nless oxygen, which can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gestational Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another challenge from untreated OSA is gestational diabetes,\nwhich is the inability of the pancreas to regulate your blood-sugar levels. It\nis caused by hormones being secreted from the placenta that block insulin and\nprevent the body\u2019s natural ability to process glucose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While these conditions are extremely serious, the good news\nis they can both be improved through sleep apnea therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pay Your Dentist a Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect you have OSA, in addition to contacting your OB-GYN,\nyou should also reach out to a local dentist to be tested for the condition. If\nthe disorder is detected, a coordinated effort can be launched to make the necessary\nimprovements so you and your baby can breathe better at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine\nis the most common way of treating sleep apnea, many people aren\u2019t happy with\nthe sound it produces or the way it feels while being worn. A more convenient\nalternative for sleep apnea treatment in Lutz is an oral appliance, which\ncomfortably and quietly fits into your mouth to keep the airway open while you\nsleep and to prevent any pauses in breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So to have a safer and healthier pregnancy, reach out to\nyour local sleep dentist today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jay A. Nelson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Sleep and Breathing Academy and American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. He helps pregnant women and all other patients suffering from OSA get the rest they need at Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an expectant mother, you have a million thoughts racing through your mind in regard to protecting your unborn child. By being properly informed, though, you can better protect the fetus and enhance your overall wellness, too. One area of concern is proper sleep. 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