CPAP and Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy After 35: Safety, Comfort, and Follow-Up
Pregnancy can change breathing during sleep through weight distribution, nasal congestion, fluid shifts, sleep position, and changes in the upper airway. For women with obstructive sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure, commonly called CPAP, may be continued or started with appropriate sleep and prenatal care. CPAP uses pressurized room air to help keep the airway … Ler mais