{"id":111,"date":"2019-06-26T15:30:07","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T15:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2019-06-26T15:30:08","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T15:30:08","slug":"how-can-obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-lutz-impact-your-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/26\/how-can-obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-lutz-impact-your-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Lutz Impact Your Pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_99826164__1561562545_80815-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"pregnant person sleeping\" class=\"wp-image-112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_99826164__1561562545_80815-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_99826164__1561562545_80815-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_99826164__1561562545_80815.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Being an expectant mother can be stressful because you\u2019re constantly worried about taking the best possible care of yourself and the little one you\u2019re about to welcome into the world. You may be frustrated because it\u2019s getting increasingly harder to sleep through the night with your growing belly and baby. Over three-quarters of expectant mothers experience disrupted sleep while they\u2019re pregnant, so you\u2019re not alone. Because obstructive sleep apnea in Lutz can deprive your body of oxygen, it can cause harm to your baby and yourself\u2014making it even more important to diagnose and treat. Read on to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">obstructive sleep apnea<\/a> and pregnancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obstructive sleep apnea affects over 18 million adults in America and is the most common sleeping disorder. It\u2019s a chronic condition where your airway becomes blocked during sleep and halts your airflow\u2014resulting in brief moments of shallow breathing or breathlessness. These short episodes can occur multiple times throughout the night and last anywhere between a few seconds to a minute or more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are The Risks During Pregnancy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, your sleeping disorder will lower the levels of oxygen in your blood and increase your risk of developing health conditions such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, obesity, diabetes, depression, and even heart failure. It\u2019s not uncommon for pregnant people with sleep apnea to also develop gestational diabetes and preeclampsia as well, which can put your fetus at risk. Knowing what symptoms and signs to look out for can help you diagnose and treat your disorder and reduce your risk of developing health complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Symptoms Should You Keep An Eye Out For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the symptoms that point towards sleep apnea may only be spotted by your partner, because you most likely won\u2019t wake up when you experience them. Common signs to keep an eye out for include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loud snoring prefaced by sudden gasps for air<\/li><li>Forgetfulness<\/li><li>Chronic Fatigue<\/li><li>Morning headaches <\/li><li>Easily irritable and impatient<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or your partner have noticed any of these symptoms,\nit\u2019s best to contact a medical professional immediately to seek a diagnosis.\nOnce you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, you can begin\nlooking into sleep apnea treatment in Lutz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Some Possible Treatment Options? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your sleep apnea is mild, you can make some simple\nlifestyle changes to help combat your symptoms. Your doctor may suggest\navoiding sleeping on your back, making healthy and nutritional choices to\ncombat obesity, or adding a humidifier to the room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your disorder doesn\u2019t seem to improve, you can look into\ngetting a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine to help keep your\nairways open. Another option that is less noisy and doesn\u2019t require sleeping\nwith a mask on your face is to get a custom-made oral appliance from your\ndentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing what signs to look out for is the first step in diagnosing and treating your sleeping disorder. As an expectant parent, there\u2019s nothing more important to you than keeping yourself and your baby safe and healthy. By treating your obstructive sleep apnea, you can reduce your risk of complications and get the quality of rest you deserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jay Nelson has been giving patients healthy smiles since\n1981. After seeing just how many people were impacted by restless nights, he\ncompleted advanced training in dental sleep medicine. He is now a Diplomate of\nthe American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Sleep and Breathing\nAcademy, and the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. He has\nalso earned certification to use Somnodent and other oral appliances to help treat\npatients\u2019 sleeping disorders. For questions or to schedule an appointment,\nvisit Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\ncontact 813-949-0424.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being an expectant mother can be stressful because you\u2019re constantly worried about taking the best possible care of yourself and the little one you\u2019re about to welcome into the world. 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