the developing fetus depends on the mother to supply oxygen for growth and survival. oxygen dissolved in her blood is transferred through the placenta to the fetus. uncontrolled asthma causes a decrease in the mother’s oxygen which in turn reduces the oxygen available to the developing fetus. this may result in impaired fetal growth; it could even affect survival of the fetus. uncontrolled/severe asthma can have several serious consequences on both mom and the baby. high blood pressure preterm labor premature births seizures in the infant and lung trauma and death of the mother etc most of these are complications from either not using medications or underutilizing them while a woman is pregnant. it's important to know your personal asthma triggers and learn ways to avoid them. knowing the early signs of an attack and starting treatment right away are also critical. have an asthma plan in place and know when to go to the er. many people wait until it's too late and the symptoms are severe. this makes asthma deadly.
how does severe uncontrolled asthma adversely affect a fetus?