Outcomes of pregnancy in asthmatic women.

Mild and moderate asthma can be associated with excellent maternal and perinatal pregnancy outcomes, especially if patients are managed according to contemporary NAEPP recommendations. Severe and poorly controlled asthma may be associated with increased mild prematurity (<37 weeks' gestation), a need for cesarean delivery, preeclampsia, and growth restriction. Poorly controlled asthma and severe asthma exacerbations can result in maternal morbidity and mortality, which can have commensurate adverse pregnancy outcomes.