How to manage obstructive sleep apnea in pregnancy
Management of OSA in pregnant women should continue through the postpartum period and should be multidisciplinary.
Management of OSA in pregnant women should continue through the postpartum period and should be multidisciplinary. For more information on sleep apnea in pregnancy: Obstructive sleep apnea in pregnancy- What you need to know
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