What causes snoring during pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a big event for every family. I believe we all know that some families have a hard time having a child, and some families take very good care of pregnant women, so our pregnant women can be said to be enjoying life. However, some pregnant women will have a strange phenomenon during pregnancy, that is, snoring. What is the reason for this?

What causes snoring during pregnancy?

People tend to snore, mainly because the upper trachea relaxes and collapses when they sleep, and the root of the tongue falls back, causing the upper trachea to narrow. When the air cyclone passes through the narrow throat, the soft tissue of the pharynx shakes, causing snoring sounds. Obese people are very prone to this kind of situation.

During pregnancy, pregnant women will increase their intake of many nutrients, and weight gain is inevitable. Obesity will "visit" them, causing the airway to become narrower, which may be the reason why pregnant women are prone to snoring. This phenomenon will occur at every stage of pregnancy. Some pregnant women start snoring at 10 weeks of pregnancy, while others may start snoring after 8 months of pregnancy.

Don’t ignore snoring during pregnancy:

Many people think that snoring while sleeping is a normal thing, so they often ignore it. Here, the housekeeper would like to remind you that snoring while sleeping is not a trivial matter, especially for pregnant mothers who snore during pregnancy, you must take this matter to heart, because it may be a signal that your blood pressure has increased. Pregnant mothers with gestational hypertension especially need to be more vigilant, because snoring may seriously affect their own physical and mental health and the growth of the baby in their belly.

What causes shortness of breath in pregnant women?

Shortness of breath in pregnant women often occurs in the late pregnancy, usually around 30 weeks of pregnancy. It turns out that with the continuous expansion of the uterus during pregnancy, the space occupied by the pregnant mother's body is also constantly expanding, which will compress the diaphragm and cause shortness of breath.

At the same time, during pregnancy, women's estrogen levels also rise, which can cause accelerated breathing and relatively increase shortness of breath. The pregnant woman's body's demand for CO2 continues to increase, which will also promote the pregnant woman to breathe faster.

Another important reason is progesterone, also known as corpus luteum, which can directly affect the lungs of pregnant women and stimulate the respiratory center in the head. These reasons can lead to breathing difficulties in pregnant women.

The physical discomforts that women experience during pregnancy are very complex, and shortness of breath is just one of them. Therefore, it is very important to care about the reproductive health of women during pregnancy. Everyone should pay more attention and care to pregnant mothers, promptly grasp the changes in the body, and avoid affecting the pregnant mother or the fetus.

What should pregnant women do if they have difficulty breathing?

In the later stages of pregnancy, pregnant mothers are prone to shortness of breath. What should they do at this time? First of all, pregnant mothers can slow down their pace of life, reduce the amount of exercise, and don't force themselves to do fitness exercises. This will allow the body to adapt to various physical changes in the late pregnancy.

In addition, pregnant mothers with breathing difficulties should avoid being in areas where air is not circulating, and try to avoid going to crowded public places, breathe in fresh air as much as possible to create a good environment for themselves.

When sleeping, keep your upper body straight and your shoulders stretched as much as possible to allow the lungs to expand as much as possible. You can put some pillows under your crotch to keep the body in a comfortable and relaxed state.

Loose clothing is also very important. Pregnant women who are prone to breathing difficulties should wear loose underwear and outerwear so as not to put their bodies in a state of oppression.

In addition to the above measures, pregnant mothers can also adjust their diet. Supplementing vitamins can enhance immunity, and appropriately supplementing electrolyte fluids can avoid dehydration. The most appropriate weight gain during pregnancy is 12-15KG. Too much weight will also cause pressure on pregnant women and cause shortness of breath. Therefore, you can appropriately reduce the intake of regular meals and adjust your weight.