Research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology indicates that women averaging less than 6 hours of sleep in late pregnancy face significantly longer labors and a 4.5 times higher risk of cesarean delivery. The data suggests that inadequate sleep in the final trimester leads to increased obstetric risks, prompting calls for sleep hygiene assessments during prenatal care. For more detailed clinical insights, see the study on ScienceDirect .
Sleep in late pregnancy predicts length of labor and ... - PubMed Sleep and delivery time 1.46