ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 90: Asthma in Pregnancy

Abstract

Asthma is a common, potentially serious medical condition that complicates approximately 4-8% of pregnancies. In general, the prevalence of and morbidity from asthma are increasing, although asthma mortality rates have decreased in recent years. The purpose of this document is to review the best available evidence about the management of asthma during pregnancy.