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Last Update: 06/02/2024 04:04 AM

Current Deck: SLS Cards::5. Prenatal care

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What are the potential concerns for a fetus if a mother's asthma is not well-controlled during pregnancy?
  • Reduced O2 supply --> IUGR
  • Asthma exacerbation and maternal hypoxia --> preterm birth
  • Poor maternal oxygenation --> compromise placental function --> inadequate nutrient transfer --> low birth weight
  • Stillbirth
  • Neonatal hypoxia
  • Congenital malformations
  • Placental abruption
  • Preeclampsia
  • Fetal programming
  • Postnatal respiratory issues, e.g. asthma