# WILL ASTHMA AFFECTS IN PREGNANCY? LETS DISCUSS **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Tags:** medical, futuredoctors\ **Created:** [July 23, 2025, 8:08am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792 "2025-07-23T08:08:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kothwalzabeen](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/kothwalzabeen/32/941_2.png) [@Kothwalzabeen](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kothwalzabeen)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 8:08am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/1 "2025-07-23T08:08:51Z")
Yes, asthma can affect pregnancy especially if it is not controlled. It may increase risks like \*low birth weight-baby will born with low weight. \*preterm delivery- Early delivery \*preeclampsia-High blood pressure. But with proper treatment and taking medications in time will help in delivering healthy babies. > BUT HERE SOME PEOPLE SAYS PREGNANCY IS NOT POSSIBLE IF MOTHER IS HAVING ASTHMA DUE TO THE MEDICATIONS SHE USE FROM LONG TERM. > This is not truth every women who is having the asthma can get pregnancy. The medications is not at all the reason in the stoppage of pregnancy. ---
**Author:** ![Rachana](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/rachana/32/970_2.png) [@Rachana](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Rachana)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 11:09am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/2 "2025-07-23T11:09:05Z")
Yes proper medication and treatment is necessary. ---
**Author:** ![Priyadharshini](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/priyadharshini/32/1022_2.png) [@Priyadharshini](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Priyadharshini)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 11:13am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/3 "2025-07-23T11:13:59Z")
The person who have asthma before or after pregnancy can be treated with proper treatment by taking respules which suit them. ---
**Author:** ![Neha87](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/neha87/32/952_2.png) [@Neha87](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Neha87)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 11:17am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/4 "2025-07-23T11:17:16Z")
Good information. ---
**Author:** ![LikhithaReddy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/likhithareddy/32/974_2.png) [@LikhithaReddy](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/LikhithaReddy)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 11:20am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/5 "2025-07-23T11:20:04Z")
Yes, Asthma can affect pregnancy only if it’s not properly managed. Uncontrolled asthma might lead to risks like low birth weight, early delivery, or high blood pressure (preeclampsia).But here’s the truth — many women with asthma have healthy pregnancies. Taking asthma medications regularly and under a doctor’s advice actually helps in keeping both mother and baby safe. ---
**Author:** ![Afiya](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/afiya/32/949_2.png) [@Afiya](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Afiya)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/6 "2025-07-23T13:02:16Z")
Asthma can affect pregnancy, as poorly controlled asthma may reduce oxygen supply to both mother and baby, increasing risks like preterm birth, low birth weight, and preeclampsia. However, with proper management—including regular monitoring, medication adherence, and avoiding triggers—most women with asthma have healthy pregnancies. It’s important for pregnant women with asthma to work closely with their healthcare provider to keep symptoms under control and ensure the best outcomes for themselves and their babies. ---
**Author:** ![caryn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/caryn/32/925_2.png) [@caryn](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/caryn)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/7 "2025-07-23T14:10:08Z")
I wasn’t aware that asthma could cause potential harm during a pregnancy, this is both fascinating and scary to know. Thank You for sharing! ---
**Author:** ![anujpatil](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/anujpatil/32/900_2.png) [@anujpatil](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/anujpatil)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/8 "2025-07-23T14:15:02Z")
Informative! Thanks for sharing ---
**Author:** ![Tejaswini.V](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/tejaswini.v/32/1060_2.png) [@Tejaswini.V](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Tejaswini.V)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/9 "2025-07-23T15:11:51Z")
The necessary information i have read today. Many people are unaware about this info.I hope it helps many individuals out there ---
**Author:** ![Riddhi\_1987](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/riddhi_1987/32/5791_2.png) [@Riddhi\_1987](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Riddhi_1987)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/will-asthma-affects-in-pregnancy-lets-discuss/5792/10 "2026-09-19T13:20:15Z")
Asthma can be managed in pregnancy by avoiding medicine which can affect fetal growth.