Asthma is a chronic lung disease. Asthma can affect your health and the health of your baby if you are pregnant. Learn everything you need to know about asthma and pregnancy.

Why is asthma a concern during pregnancy?

If you control your asthma adequately during pregnancy and keep it under control, you are less likely to develop asthma-related problems. During pregnancy, however, severe or improperly managed asthma increases the risk of various complications, including:

• High blood pressure and another ***** system, usually evidence of kidney damage, are symptoms of this pregnancy problem (preeclampsia).
• Fetal growth is limited.
• Born before the due date
• C-section required.

In severe cases, the child's life may be in danger.

Is it true that pregnancy exacerbates asthma?

Asthma is divided into four categories: mild to severe. Pregnancy can exacerbate asthma, improve it or stay the same, studies show that the severity of asthma during pregnancy is linked to the severity of pre-pregnancy asthma. In people with severe asthma, the symptoms are more likely to worsen.

If your asthma improves during pregnancy, it usually happens regularly. When asthma worsens during pregnancy, an increase in symptoms is most likely in the first and third trimesters.

Some women may experience more signs and symptoms of asthma in early pregnancy as they stop taking their medication after they become pregnant. Making any changes to your treatment regimen can affect the severity of your asthma.

Is it safe to take asthma medication while pregnant?

Any medication you take while pregnant is likely to cause problems. The use of systemic glucocorticoids - a type of steroid - during pregnancy has led to some controversy. These include infant **** ruptures, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, low birth weight, and adrenal problems. On the other hand, most asthma medications are safe to take while pregnant.

Taking asthma medications during pregnancy is much safer than having asthma symptoms or an asthma attack. If you have trouble breathing, your baby may not get enough oxygen.

If you need medication to treat asthma symptoms while you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe you the safest medicine possible.

Take the medicine exactly as prescribed. You should not stop taking the medicine or change the dose yourself. Your health care provider will be able to check your asthma control based on what type of medication you are taking during your prenatal appointments and your symptoms. In some cases, you may need to see your primary care physician or asthma specialist during pregnancy.

Is it safe to take allergy injections while pregnant?

If you started allergy injections before you became pregnant, you can continue them during pregnancy. However, it is not advisable to start an allergy shot course during pregnancy. Injections of allergens can trigger anaphylaxis, a fatal allergic reaction. This is especially true during treatment. Anaphylaxis during pregnancy can be fatal to both mother and fetus.

What should I do to prepare for my pregnancy?

If you have asthma, make an appointment with your family doctor and asthma specialist, as well as the health care provider who monitors your pregnancy, before you try to conceive. They will assess how effectively you are managing your asthma and make any necessary changes in treatment before you attempt to conceive. Your health care provider will carefully monitor your condition because asthma symptoms can worsen during pregnancy.

What can I do to prevent things from getting worse?

The best way to take care of your baby is to take care of yourself. Consider the following illustration:

• Make sure you keep doing your prenatal checkups. Throughout your pregnancy, see your doctor often. Please feel free to ask any questions or express your concerns.
• Take your medication exactly as prescribed. If you are concerned about the medication you are taking, consult your healthcare provider.
• Please do not smoke. If you smoke, consult your doctor for help in quitting. Smoking exacerbates asthma and smoking while pregnant can cause health problems for you and your baby.
• Triggers should be avoided and controlled. Avoid second-hand smoke, as well as other potential irritants such as dust and animal skin.
• Control the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (GERD). Asthma symptoms are exacerbated by GERD, a chronic digestive disorder that causes acid reflux and heartburn. If you have GERD, get your head out of bed, eat small meals, wait at least three hours after eating before bed and avoid heartburn.

Identify the signs of impending danger. Make sure you are aware of the early warning signs and symptoms of asthma.

What about labor and exertion?

During childbirth and childbirth, most women do not have severe asthma symptoms. If you are taking asthma medication during and after childbirth, continue taking it.

Can I feed my baby ****** milk?

****** - Women with asthma are advised to breastfeed despite taking medication.

Does my child have asthma?

Having parents or siblings with asthma, as well as having a mother who smokes while pregnant, increases the chances of developing asthma. If you have any concerns about your baby's health, make an appointment to see your baby's doctor.