Benefits of good asthma control during pregnancy
| Better oxygenation of the fetus (or less risk of perinatal asphyxia) |
| Reduced risk of pregnancy complications for both mother and child |
| Reduced risk of gestational diabetes |
| Reduced risk of intrauterine growth retardation and small for gestational age |
| Reduced risk of preterm labour and preterm delivery |
| Reduced risk of asthma exacerbation |
| Reduced need of oral corticosteroids |
| Decreased risk of pre-eclampsia, placental abruption and placenta praevia |
| Reduced risk of caesarean section delivery |
| Reduced risk of prolonged post-partum hospital stay |