Fetal oxygenation, assessment of fetal well-being, and obstetric management of the pregnant patient with asthma

Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease affecting pregnant wo men. To provide the best obstetric care, it is necessary to understand feta l oxygenation and how it can be affected by maternal asthma, During pregnan cy, fetal well-being should be closely monitored, and asthma care should be carefully integrated with obstetric care. Optimal fetal assessment include s establishing gestational age, assessment of fetal growth, and monitoring fetal activity, Evaluation for high-risk patients may include the non-stres s test, contraction stress test, or biophysical profile.