So Much Sweating During Sleep and Difficult to Breath

[first_time_mum]

During my sleep I sweat very much especially my head, neck and chest. Also started to snorring. Does this show any tiroid hormone false function? Is there anybody like me during sleeps?

[NanKing]

I'm pretty clueless on the thyroid question so wont comment on that - if you have a personal or family history or think that might be it I would definitely go to your GP and raise the question. Alternative ideas though - I think sweating a lot is something that can increase a lot for pregnant women so that in itself is not uncommon. Low iron can cause shortness of breath but would usually occur when climbing stairs etc and not when at rest. My only other thought (with snoring too) is whether you sleep on your back? I know we are advised to sleep on our sides but if you are really used to being on your back you can find that you roll over while asleep into the position you are used to. Being on your back makes it harder for your heart to get the blood around the body (& to lungs) as the weight of baby is resting on major blood vessels which could make you feel out of breath and snorers tend to snore more on their backs too. If you tend to roll on your back use a pillow to wedge yourself onto your side or if you can't get comfy any other way try sleeping semi-lying with a lot of pillows to prop you up and take the pressure off a bit.