What to do if you snore during pregnancy

What should you do if you snore during pregnancy? Many women experience this symptom after pregnancy. When this symptom occurs, many people don’t know what to do. There are many reasons for snoring during pregnancy. When an upper respiratory tract infection occurs, breathing will be difficult and this symptom is likely to occur. Sometimes, because pregnant women need a variety of nutrients, they gain weight after pregnancy and are prone to this symptom. Let’s take a closer look at what to do if you snore during pregnancy.

The results of a sleep survey show that about 30% of expectant mothers will start snoring during this stage. If your nasal congestion is very severe, you may also develop sleep apnea, which is characterized by loud snoring and periodic breathing stops.

When we sleep, the soft tissue of the pharyngeal muscles will automatically relax, so the lower jaw and tongue will fall back, blocking the airway or reducing the patency of the airway. Therefore, the speed of the respiratory airflow passing through the airway must be accelerated. The result of faster breathing speed is that the soft tissue of the pharynx vibrates, and snoring is the sound produced by this vibration. Occasional snoring does not cause much harm to the human body, but for people who snore severely, the upper airway will be completely blocked. The lungs will not receive oxygen for up to 30 seconds, which can easily lead to fainting. People who snore usually fall asleep with loud gasping breaths. Sleep apnea can last for 3 seconds or longer each time and repeat in the sleep cycle.

Why do pregnant women snore at night? Snoring is a common sleeping phenomenon. Most people now think it is commonplace and do not take it seriously. Some people even regard snoring as a sign of a good sleep. An otolaryngologist from Beijing Biotherapy Center pointed out that snoring is a big enemy to health because snoring causes repeated breathing pauses during sleep, resulting in severe hypoxia of the brain and blood, leading to hypoxemia, which can induce high blood pressure, cerebrocardia, heart disease, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, and angina pectoris. If sleep apnea lasts more than 120 seconds at night, sudden death may occur in the early morning.

Some pregnant women snore during sleep because their upper airway becomes narrower during pregnancy. According to the researchers, only 14% of non-pregnant women snore, while the chance of snoring in healthy pregnant women is doubled. It is considered normal to snore during pregnancy. Snoring alone is not a problem, but if it is accompanied by high blood pressure and increased urine protein, it should be taken seriously and be vigilant. Because snoring may cause respiratory arrest, which can increase blood pressure in severe cases and increase the possibility of hypoxemia, this may increase the risk for pregnant women and may also cause fetal hypoxia.