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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?
Will my baby have asthma?
A number of factors are thought to increase a person's chances of developing asthma, including having a parent or sibling who has asthma and having a mother who smoked while pregnant. Be sure to talk to your baby's doctor about any concerns you might have about your baby's health.