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Stop Snoring During Pregnancy

By: Bernard Loten

All sorts of people snore for all sorts of reasons. Snoring can be caused by weight, muscle tone, airway obstructions and a host of other medical conditions. Men, women and children are all prone to snoring.

Snoring during pregnancy can be an especially worrisome problem. Sometimes, a condition called hypertension can lead to snoring during pregnancy. Both mother and fetus can be threatened, even to the point of death, by this devastating condition. And the fetus can suffer from developmental delays as a result of hypertension.

Another serious problem faced by pregnant women who snore is pre-eclampsia, which can cause hypertension, limb swelling, and protein in the urine. Toxemia is another possible condition indicated by snoring, as is excessive daytime sleeping. All of these issues should be brought to a health care provider's attention.

There is an increase in the production of blood during pregnancy, to help the mother provide nourishment for her growing fetus. A woman's blood vessels will actually increase in size throughout her body. When the vessels in the throat and nose increase in size, the mucus membranes sometimes become bloated. The result can be obstructions that make it harder to breathe, and lead to intense snoring.

Researchers have discovered that snoring frequency increases during pregnancy. Perhaps a quarter of women will be snorers by the last three months of pregnancy. Those women who were previous snorers, will most likely notice the volume of their snoring increases markedly during pregnancy.

Eleven percent of pregnant women experience excessive weight gain, which in itself will cause snoring. Women who already snored were found to experience more snoring, as well as severe swelling of the hands, feet, legs and face.

Babies, too, can suffer from snoring moms. Some babies have low birth weights, and often the APGAR scores are seven or less if their mother snored. Approximately seven percent of snorers have babies with reduced APGAR scores. However, many of the women in this particular study were also smokers, which can itself cause severely reduced birth weight.

Snoring during pregnancy can be reduced or even eliminated. Avoiding caffeine can help, as caffeine narrows the airways and creates more snoring. Sleeping on her side with an extra pillow can help the expectant mother to breathe with an open airway.

Sticky nasal strips can also help to stop or reduce snoring. These strips worn on the outside of the nose are non-prescription and not invasive. Many people find they help keep airways open.

Upper respiratory issues and other breathing problems are enhanced during pregnancy. Weight gain brings increased pressure on the diaphragm, and that can lead to breathing restrictions.

But if you let your snoring act as a warning flag, you can discuss the problem with your healthcare provider. She can give you advice about your current needs, and outline potential problems for your fetus. Snoring is not just a silly habit. Treat is as a medical condition, and you will be less likely to risk complications for your new infant.

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Columnist Bernard Loten is an author for several web sites, on healthy body and fitness program subjects.

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