Exploring the longitudinal relationships between poor sleep, sleep apnoea, and depression during pregnancy
Depressive symptoms in early pregnancy predicted poorer self-reported sleep quality in later pregnancy, but not the reverse. Treating depression early in pregnancy may improve subsequent sleep. Sleep apnoea and depression may require distinct management approaches. Persistent sleep issues in pregnant women with depression or depressive symptoms should prompt screening for underlying sleep disorders, with sleep-focused interventions or medication adjustments considered if none are identified.
Authors
- Karen Redhead
- Megan Galbally (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3909-1918)
- Raoul Oehmen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9382-744X)
- John P. Newnham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-7457)
- Jennifer H. Walsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3950-6079)
- Peter R. Eastwood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4490-4138)
Institutions
- Murdoch University (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (AU)
- The University of Notre Dame Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Published
- 2025-11-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.120677
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Sleep and related disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.12