Breathing for two: Controlling asthma during pregnancy

Abstract

Expectant moms know that taking care of their health has a direct effect on the health of their fetus. This is especially true for pregnant women with asthma. Proper nutrition, exercise, and rest are not the only important rules of thumb for these women. Maintaining adequate control of asthma should be a top priority for women breathing for two. But many women who are concerned about their asthma medications causing harm to their unborn child mistakenly avoid taking their medications while they are pregnant. The result is often uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy, which can lead to serious medical issues for both women and their unborn babies. What are the risks of poorly managed asthma, and which asthma medications are safe to take during pregnancy?