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Brief
An investigation into the impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea on fetal growth and well-being.
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Background
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition that occurs when the upper airways collapse during sleep, causing airway obstruction and resulting in low oxygen levels in the mother’s blood stream, called hypoxia.Â
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Key takeaways
The study found that fetuses of women with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea were more likely to experience impaired fetal growth in late pregnancy; this suggests that Obstructive Sleep Apnoea may impair placental exchange of oxygen and nutrition to the baby.Â
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Key Contributors
Research institution: Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne
Chief Investigators: Dr Alison Fung, Associate Professor Sue Walker, Dr Maree Barnes
Other Investigators: Dr Helen Esdale, Ms Danielle Wilson -
Full report
Access the report here.
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Funding amount
$20,050
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