Sleep Health in Pregnancy: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Using scoping review methodology, this article investigates the literature on sleep duration, continuity/efficiency, timing, daytime sleepiness/alertness, and perceived sleep quality in each trimester of a healthy pregnancy. Data suggest significant variability in sleep between women, with less evidence to support major changes in sleep health across trimesters. There is a need for further research on this topic to better inform women and their health providers.

Keywords: Perceptions of sleep quality; Pregnancy; Sleep duration; Sleep efficiency or continuity; Sleep health; Sleep timing; Sleepiness or alertness; Trimester.