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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?
What should I do to prepare for pregnancy?
If you have asthma, schedule a preconception appointment with the health care provider who'll be handling your pregnancy, as well as with your family doctor and an asthma specialist. They'll evaluate how well you're managing your asthma and consider any treatment changes you might need to make before pregnancy begins. Because asthma symptoms might increase during pregnancy, your health care team will closely monitor your condition.