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Pregnancy and asthma: Managing your symptoms
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Why is asthma during pregnancy a concern?
Can pregnancy make asthma worse?
Is it safe to take asthma medication during pregnancy?
Can I take allergy shots during pregnancy?
Will I need special tests?
What should I do to prepare for pregnancy?
What can I do to prevent complications?
What about labor and delivery?
Will I be able to breast-feed my baby?
Will my baby have asthma?
Why is asthma during pregnancy a concern?
If you're effectively treating your asthma and it's well-controlled during pregnancy, there's little or no risk of asthma-related complications. However, severe or poorly controlled asthma during pregnancy might increase the risk of various problems, including:
- A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the kidneys (preeclampsia)
- Restricted fetal growth
- Premature birth
- The need for a C-section
In extreme cases, the baby's life might be in jeopardy.
