This study seeks to understand the physical, physiologic and biologic features that predispose a woman to the development of obstructive sleep apnea once they are exposed to the cardiopulmonary and metabolic physiological changes of pregnancy. Knowing these specific predictive factors can help identify a population at risk and guide clinicians to develop suitable targeting screening strategies.
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Characteristics of participants who develop obstructive sleep apnea defined as an apnea hypopnea index >5 events per hour
Timeframe: Up to 40 weeks