TABLE 1

Adverse outcomes related to asthma during fertility and pregnancy

MotherPerinatalFetus
SubfertilityPreterm birthLow birthweight
Spontaneous abortionIncreased perinatal mortalitySmall for gestational age
ExacerbationsIncreased risk of asthma
Pre-eclampsiaNeonatal hospitalisation
Gestational diabetes
Placental abruption
Post-partum haemorrhage
Caesarean section (planned and acute)