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Pregnancy and asthma: Managing your symptoms

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.