Snoring
Snoring is a common symptom of pregnancy at 23 weeks, even if you have never snored before. It is known to disturb your sleep and anyone in your bedroom. People ask questions about what can be done to reduce these nocturnal noises.
Snoring mostly starts in the second trimester around the 16th week, when pregnancy hormones begin to cause nasal congestion. Increased levels of estrogen [6] and progesterone can cause the mucus membrane in the nose to swell. This results in nasal congestion which increases when you lie down and can lead to snoring.
In some cases, snoring can be a bad pregnancy symptom. It could be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, a severe disease caused by the collapsing of airways when sleeping. Studies show that sleep apnea may be associated with high blood pressure and preeclampsia (A disease that involves the sudden increase in blood pressure during pregnancy).
Preeclampsia must be treated early and properly before it worsens to become eclampsia or other severe complications. Signs of preeclampsia are swelling of the ankles, hands and face, vision impairment and sudden increase in weight that is not linked with eating.