In 2023, we released 2 episodes on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and adverse pregnancy. Now, on September 16, 2025, a new publication from JAMA Network Open adds more insights to disturbed sleep and adverse pregnancy outcomes. How does insomnia affect pregnancy? And is there any data on night shift work and its altered circadian rhythms on adverse pregnancy outcomes? Listen in for details.

1. Ross N, Baer RJ, Oltman SP, et al. Ischemic Placental Disease and Severe Morbidity in Pregnant Patients With Sleep Disorders. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(9):e2532189. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.32189

2. Cai C, Vandermeer B, Khurana R, et al. The Impact of Occupational Shift Work and Working hours during Pregnancy on Health Outcomes: a systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2019;221(6):563-576.  ...