Characteristics of women with and without third trimester OSA
| Third trimester OSA (n=28) | No 3rd trimester OSA (n=77) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline BMI, kg/m2 (SD) | 34.1 (7.9) | 28.5 (6.3) | 0.002 |
| Gestational weight gain, kg (SD) | 7.0 (5.2) | 9.6 (5.5) | 0.034 |
| Third trimester BMI, kg/m2 (SD) | 37.0 (7.4) | 32.1 (5.5) | 0.003 |
| Third trimester Epworth score (SD) | 10.6 (4.1) | 9.2 (4.0) | 0.129 |
| First trimester AHI, events/h (SD, median) | 4.08 (4.55, 2.6) | 1.34 (1.74, 0.7) | |
| Third trimester AHI, events/h (SD, median) | 10.97 (7.69, 8.3) | 1.11 (1.24, 0.6) | |
| Apnoea Index | 1.79 (3.62) | 0.12 (0.25) | |
| Hypopnoeas with arousal | 7.30 (5.26) | 0.84 (1.08) | |
| Hypopnoeas with 3% desaturation | 1.89 (2.33) | 0.15 (0.37) |
The bold numbers are statistically significant at the <0.05 level.
AHI, Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index; BMI, Body Mass Index; OSA, obstructive sleep apnoea.