Upon discovery of being pregnant, women typically begin to make big lifestyle changes.  Of those lifestyle changes, women can question any medications currently being taken and forgo medications altogether without discussing with their physician first.  With the case of asthma medication, previous studies have found that the benefits outweigh the risk as a severe asthma attack can potentially harm a fetus.  A recent study echoes previous research revealing untreated asthma during pregnancy can pass the condition to the child.  (more…)