Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Severe Maternal-Infant Morbidity/Mortality in the United States, 1998-2009

2014273 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Judette Louis · University of South Florida

Mulubrhan F. Mogos · University of South Florida

Jason L. Salemi · University of South Florida

Susan Redline · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hamisu M. Salihu · University of South Florida

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with severe maternal morbidity, cardiovascular morbidity, and in-hospital death. Targeted interventions may improve pregnancy outcomes in this group.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Tracheal and airway disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: SLEEP

Volume 37, Issue 5, pp. 843-849

DOI: 10.5665/sleep.3644

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