Asthma Asthma during pregnancy may worsen under certain conditions. During asthma attacks treatment should ensure that oxygen concentration in the blood does not drop to levels which may endanger the fetus or provoke preterm labor even though the mother may feel better. A maternal-fetal medicine specialist experienced with asthma may provide the input needed to properly guide treatment. Fetal growth should be followed regularly. Recurrent Miscarriage A woman who experiences 3 or more miscarriages undergoes tremendous grief.
Hormonal imbalances require proper diagnosis and can be treated medically.
The mother's immune system may inadvertently damage the placenta. Immunologic factors must be carefully identified and are treated medically without harming the pregnancy. There are numerous other causes which can be identified and some are correctable. Proper diagnosis of the cause of pregnancy loss allows parents to understand and chose their reproductive options. Pregnancy Loss Support Program of the National Council of Jewish Women.