Asthma and Humidity-Causes and Cures

The hope of every expecting mother is that she will have a healthy and safe pregnancy and delivery. Despite the best of intentions however, there are things that cannot be predicted and can cause complications in pregnancy, some of which can be very severe.

A woman that suffers from acute asthma is likely to have some additional complications during pregnancy. Taking the time to learn about these possible complications and the relation between asthma and pregnancy will be a big help for the expectant mother as well as her partner. There are preventative steps that can be taken that will help ensure that your pregnancy will go well and you will experience a safe and healthy delivery.

Pregnancy complications can be classified into two groups-those that are minor, and those that are serious. Some of the minor complications that are health-threatening are back pain, varicose veins, and increased urinary needs. Most women will experience some if not all of these challenges, many of which have effective ways to be alleviated or reduced. Some problems are not so simple or easy to cure and should be taken very seriously to ensure the best health for you and your baby. A few of the most common serious complications are miscarriage, pre-eclampsia (pregnancy induced high blood pressure), ectopic pregnancy (a fertilized egg that has been embedded outside of the womb), and gestational diabetes (diabetes caused by pregnancy).

Another very serious condition that will increase complications during pregnancy is asthma. Lack of adequate are for the mother due to an asthma attack can cause the unborn baby to also experience a lessening of oxygen, which can be very serious and cause great danger for the child. These health challenges need to be monitored very closely during and after pregnancy to prevent serious complications.

Some of the serious complications that can occur in pregnancy due to asthma are discussed below.

Pre-eclampsia, or increased high blood pressure comes with other complications such as fluid retention and some release of protein into her urine output. Unchecked high blood pressure will increase the mother’s risk of permanent damage to the liver, kidneys, brain, and eyes. Ultimately, these can cause death both to the mother and to the unborn child.

Asthma can cause serious complications including pre-term labor and a small birth child. Thankfully there are ways to mitigate the effects of asthma for the mother during pregnancy.

Avoiding Serious Complications in Pregnancy due to Asthma:

Planning and preparing is the key to a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Learn about what things increase your asthma symptoms and make a conscious effort to reduce or eliminate these things during your pregnancy. Avoid eating foods that are known to cause allergies. Create and maintain a healthy living environment by washing bedding regularly, reducing the humidity in your home, and avoiding being exposed to live pollen.

Childhood Asthma

Ensuring that your diet is rich in healthy foods is a good place to start, followed up by supplementing with a good pre-natal vitamin. Increase your intake of folic acid as early as possible during your pregnancy, or better yet, begin supplementing with folic acid before you become pregnant. A lack of sufficient folic acid in a woman’s diet has been proven to cause serious birth defects such as spinal bifida and neural tube defects.

Coordinate your prenatal health with both your obstetrician and your asthma specialist. Periodically performing ultrasounds will indicate if your unborn child is growing at the correct rate. Regular checkups of both mother and baby are needed to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital factors.

Monitoring and regular attention to your asthma will help keep it controlled during and after your pregnancy. With careful attention, you can ensure that both you and your baby will have a successful pregnancy, one that is safe from possible serious complications, which will lead to a safe delivery when the time comes!

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