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Pregnancy

Risks - Allergies, Asthma, and Rhinitis

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Consumption of omega3-fatty acids during perinatal life: role in immuno-modulation and allergy prevention. (J Perinat Med. 2007) "Although animal experiments strongly suggest a role of maternal omega3-fatty acid intake on allergic immune responses in the offspring, the beneficial effect of omega3-fatty acid supplementation has been studied in a small number of clinical trials. In these studies perinatal supplementation had some positive effects on distinct clinical phenotypes of the atopic syndrome. However, more studies are needed to fully explore the opportunity of perinatal immuno-modulation."

Effect of maternal asthma and gestational asthma therapy on fetal growth. (J Asthma. 2007) "Evaluated outcomes of fetal growth include low birth weight, mean birth weight, small for gestational age, birth length and head circumference, and measures of asymmetrical growth retardation."

Maternal diet during pregnancy in relation to eczema and allergic sensitization in the offspring at 2 y of age (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2007) "Conclusions:We suggest that the intake of allergenic foods and foods rich in n–6 polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy may increase and foods rich in n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may decrease the risk of allergic diseases in the offspring."

Probiotic treatment may limit eczema in infants "Oral supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri to the mother during pregnancy and to the infant after birth may help reduce the development of eczema and allergy associated with immunoglobulin E, a key protein involved in the allergic response, according to Swedish researchers. Probiotics are small molecules that help maintain the natural balance of organisms, also referred to as microflora, in the intestines. Altered microbial exposure may underlie the increase of allergic diseases in affluent societies. Probiotics may help, Dr. Thomas R. Abrahamsson of Linkoping University Hospital and colleagues note."

Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis in Women during Early Pregnancy Are Associated with Higher Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis in Their Offspring. (Allergol Int. 2007)

Use of anti-asthmatic drugs during pregnancy. 1. Maternal characteristics, pregnancy and delivery complications. (Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2007) "CONCLUSION: An increase risk of pregnancy complications occurs with the use of anti-asthmatic drugs by pregnant women, which results in an increased rate of caesarean sections."

Use of anti-asthmatic drugs during pregnancy. 2. Infant characteristics excluding congenital malformations. (Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2007) "CONCLUSION: Infants whose mothers had asthma had a number of manifestations of poor outcome which appeared to be linked with the severity of the asthma."

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