Can women with asthma still get pregnant and have children?

Some women who suffer from asthma want to get pregnant and become mothers, but they are particularly worried about giving birth to unhealthy children. So can women with asthma still get pregnant and have children?

Can I get pregnant if I have asthma?

Due to the humid climate and poor air quality, many people suffer from allergic diseases such as asthma. The same is true for pregnant women, who already have to supply oxygen to the fetus, which increases the workload of breathing. If they also have an asthma attack, it will undoubtedly make breathing more difficult and the oxygen supply to the fetus will be greatly reduced, posing a great threat to the health and safety of both the pregnant woman and the fetus.

In fact, as long as you take preventive and treatment measures before and during pregnancy, women with asthma can still get pregnant.

How to prevent breathlessness before pregnancy

Before planning to get pregnant, you must have a detailed discussion with your asthma doctor and obstetrician to try to keep your condition under control and to have a more stable condition. You should also have a blood test to check for substances and foods that cause allergies and try to avoid contact with allergens.

Avoid eating foods that may cause allergies (this can also prevent the birth of an allergic child) before considering pregnancy. And adjust your lifestyle and medication habits before pregnancy to reduce the symptoms and frequency of asthma attacks during pregnancy.

When you are pregnant, try to avoid crowded public places to avoid catching a cold, as colds are the biggest culprit for asthma. In addition, you should also avoid pollutant allergens such as cigarettes, smoke from burning incense, and exhaust from cars and motorcycles.

Even some asthma patients are allergic to the smell of paint or perfume, so they should avoid it to avoid acute attacks. When sleeping, pay more attention to the freshness and circulation of indoor air, and use an air purifier when necessary.

Usually maintain a happy mood and a relaxed lifestyle, avoid excessive emotional fluctuations, or dwell on unpleasant things.

How to treat asthma before pregnancy

When you feel an asthma attack coming on, there is a way to effectively suppress it, that is to keep your nasal passages clean and unobstructed. The method is as follows:

Get away from polluted environment immediately.

Use a cotton swab dipped in saline to clean your nasal cavity several times.

To inhale steam, you can put a warm, wet towel on your face and inhale the steam deeply; or put a basin of hot water and inhale the steam from the hot water, but be careful not to get scalded by the hot water; or you can take a hot bath and inhale the large amount of steam in the bathroom.

If the above methods are ineffective, you should immediately inhale the bronchodilator prescribed by your doctor. If it still doesn't work, seek medical attention immediately.

If you are already taking asthma medication, you should discuss the usage and dosage during pregnancy with your doctor and follow your doctor's instructions. Your doctor will choose medication that is harmless to the fetus and you can use it safely for a long time.

Never be clever and stop taking medication or reduce the dosage without authorization for fear that it will affect the fetus, as this may cause an asthma attack, which may cause greater harm to the fetus if not treated immediately and properly.

Simulate an emergency attack, including: arranging other children at home, contacting your husband or family to come and help with medical treatment, contacting your obstetrician and asthma doctor, so as to avoid being in a hurry and panic during an acute asthma attack, which may aggravate the symptoms of asthma. Simulating the situation well will allow you to calmly seek medical treatment and receive diagnosis and treatment.

It can be seen from this that female patients with asthma who want to get pregnant (or those who already have allergies and develop asthma during pregnancy) can still get pregnant normally and give birth to a healthy baby as long as they follow the above suggestions!