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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?
Can I take allergy shots during pregnancy?
If you started a course of allergy shots before pregnancy, you can continue the shots during pregnancy. However, beginning a course of allergy shots during pregnancy isn't recommended. Allergy shots can cause a dangerous allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis — especially early in the course of therapy. Anaphylaxis during pregnancy can be fatal for both mother and baby.
