Sleep-disordered breathing and adverse pregnancy outcomes: Pamidi et al

See related article, page 52 leep-disordered breathing (SDB) is S marked by breathing pauses, microarousals, and hemodynamic changes. In the general population, the ailment is associated with multiple adverse cardiac and metabolic outcomes, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and altered glucose metabolism. Pregnant women frequently have SDBrelated symptoms, which can be triggered by weight gain, airway edema, and hormonal changes. These tend to worsen as the pregnancy progresses. While studies have examined possible links between SDB and adverse pregnancy outcomes, the results have been conflicting. This month, Journal Club members discussed a new study by Pamidi and colleagues that looked for a relationship between SDB in pregnancy and gestational hypertension/ preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and low birthweight.