Pregnancy and narcolepsy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Pregnancy and narcolepsy. Increased risk of anaemia, Increased risk of heavier neonatal birth weight. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Effects of narcolepsy on pregnancy
- Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance and gestational diabetes
- Increased risk of anaemia
- Increased risk of heavier neonatal birth weight
Management of pregnancy with pregnancy
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Management of narcolepsy in pregnancy
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Preventative measures against the effects of cataplexy
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Changes in sleep pattern in pregnancy
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Sleep disorders triggered by pregnancy
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References
- Hoque R, Chesson AL Jr. Conception, pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding in a narcoleptic patient with cataplexy. J Clin Sleep Med 2008; 4:601-603.
- Maurovich-Horvat E, Kemlink D, Högl B, et al; European Narcolepsy Network. Narcolepsy and pregnancy: a retrospective European evaluation of 249 pregnancies. J Sleep Res 2013; 22:496-512.
- Calvo-Ferrandiz E, Peraita-Adrados R. Narcolepsy with cataplexy and pregnancy: a case-control study. J Sleep Res 2018; 27:268-272.
- Thorpy M, Zhao CG, Dauvilliers Y. Management of narcolepsy during pregnancy. Sleep Med 2013; 14:367-376.
- Wong PF, D'Cruz R, Hare A. Sleep disorders in pregnancy. Breathe (Sheff) 2022; 18:220004.
