Is asthma contraindication for pregnancy?
Asthma should in no way considered a contraindication to pregnancy, and when asthma is properly controlled, pregnant women with asthma can maintain a normal pregnancy with little or no increased risk to themselves or their fetus. Is there chances of having acute asthma attack during labour? Acute asthma attack is very rare in labour due to endogenous steroid production. Asthma medication should be continued as usual during labour. Caesarean section should be reserved for acute severe asthma patients or patients with usual obstetric indications. Can Caesarean section increase my risk of having acute asthma attack? Studies and data suggest there is increased risk of postpartum exacerbation of asthma in women having Caesarean section. Many factors such as postoperative pain with diaphragmatic splinting, hypoventilation and atelectasis may be responsible for deteoration of asthma. Also Caesarean section is planned in patients with severe asthma so chances of acute attack is higher after wo
