Why do you snore more when pregnant?

Why have I started to snore? During pregnancy, high levels of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone cause the blood vessels in your nose to open wider, causing congestion (Murray and Hassall 2014). Hormones also cause your nasal tissues to swell, adding to the problem .

Does pregnancy snoring go away?

“If snoring began during pregnancy, then it will almost definitely stop soon after you’ve had the baby”. Your hormones settle down and you lose the excess weight and fluid you’ve been carrying for 9 months – which are the main causes for starting to snore when you’re expecting.

What causes snoring during pregnancy and how to stop it?

Stick on a nasal strip at bedtime

Use a warm-mist humidifier in your bedroom at night

Try sleeping on your side.

Plump up your pillows and snooze with your head slightly elevated

Keep an eye on your calorie intake during pregnancy to make sure extra weight doesn’t contribute to snoring

Stay away from alcohol and tobacco,which can inhibit sleep.

Why do women snore during pregnancy?

Blood. By the third trimester,your blood plasma volume is 40-50% more than it was before you were pregnant.

Weight. Weight gain during pregnancy changes the way you breathe.

Breathing changes. When pregnant,not only are you eating for two,you are also breathing for two!

What to do about snoring during pregnancy?

Take regular exercise (Harding 2014,NHS 2014) .

Raise the head end of your mattress (this can also help with heartburn) (Harding 2014,NHS 2015) .

Wear a nasal strip or nasal dilator to keep your nostrils wide open (Harding 2014,NHS 2014) . You can buy these at pharmacies.

If you haven’t already,cut out alcohol and tobacco.

Is snoring common during pregnancy?

Snoring is a sign of poor air flow and reduced oxygen intake, which can cause serious health problems during pregnancy. Snoring during pregnancy is very common. Usually, snoring is accompanied by heavy breathing. Even if you are not a habitual snorer, you are likely to snore during pregnancy.