- (HealthDay News) — Having asthma doesn't necessarily mean an
unhealthy pregnancy. The key is to control symptoms and prevent
attacks.

The University of Virginia Medical Center offers these suggestions for
asthmatic women who are pregnant:

• Avoid anything that triggers asthma symptoms, such as tobacco smoke or
  pet dander.
• As prescribed by your doctor, keep taking your asthma medications
  throughout your pregnancy.
• Keep exercise moderate. If you have exercise-induced asthma, use your
  asthma medication. Check with your doctor before starting an exercise
  regimen.
• If you are in the second or third trimester during flu season, make
  sure you get a flu shot.