Sleep is vital to human bodily function. Growing evidence indicates that sleep deprivation,
disruption, dysrhythmia, and disorders are associated with impaired reproductive function …

Short sleep duration, poor sleep quality, and insomnia frequently characterize sleep in
pregnancy during all three trimesters. We aimed:(i) to review the clinical evidence of the …

Abstract Study Objectives: Preterm birth (PTB) is a major public health priority and the most
common adverse pregnancy outcome. Several risk factors have been identified, but a gap in …

This paper reviews the topic of sleep disorders in pregnant women. We describe changes in
sleep architecture and sleep pattern during pregnancy, discuss the impact of the physical …

Objectives: To survey the effects of pregnancy on mothers' sleep. Methods: Mothers were
interviewed during and after pregnancy with a series of five questionnaires to assess …

Sleep problems are common in pregnant women. This review examines sleep in normal
pregnancy; discusses the physiologic bases for alterations in sleep, including hormonal and …

Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with significant maternal and infant morbidity are
on the rise in Western society despite advances of medical technology. Current risk factors …

Sleep is a vital and evolutionarily conserved process, critical to daily functioning and
homeostatic balance. Losing sleep is inherently stressful and leads to numerous detrimental …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of sleep disturbances
during pregnancy with cesarean delivery and preterm birth. Methods: In this prospective …

Women report their sleep to be disrupted during pregnancy. Sleep deprivation has been
linked to elevations in pro-inflammatory cytokine levels. No information currently addresses …