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- Title
Midwifery management of asthma and allergies during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum.
- Authors
Nolte, Anna G. W.; Hastings-Tolsma, Marie; Hoyte, Flavia
- Abstract
Asthma and allergic rhinitis are two of the most common health problems worldwide and can present serious complication during pregnancy. While these diseases may improve, remain unchanged, or become exacerbated during pregnancy, they are frequently underdiagnosed and under-treated. The inflammatory processes involved in asthma and allergic rhinitis are superimposed on the normal respiratory changes of pregnancy, making early intervention crucial. Recognition of factors that can aggravate asthma, implementation and adherence to treatment guidelines, and diligent follow-up are important in midwifery management. Patient education is particularly important for prevention of asthma exacerbations. With careful control of asthma and allergic rhinitis, if present, excellent obstetrical outcomes can be expected.
- Subjects
ALLERGY diagnosis; ALLERGY drug therapy; ASTHMA diagnosis; DRUG therapy for asthma; ASTHMA; DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis; FETAL monitoring; INFLAMMATION; LABOR (Obstetrics); MATERNAL health services; EVALUATION of medical care; MIDWIVES; PATIENT education; PREGNANCY complications; PRENATAL care; MIDWIFERY; OCCUPATIONAL roles; PREGNANCY
- Publication
British Journal of Midwifery, 2015, Vol 23, Issue 4, p260
- ISSN
0969-4900
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjom.2015.23.4.260