Although asthma and pregnancy management guidelines
[1,2] are widely available, they may not be used as
effectively as they could be, with one study indicating that
whilst most family physicians considered guidelines useful,
64% admitted that they followed them seldom or never [12].
When educational activities specifically address issues of
asthma and pregnancy, significant differences can be made
in women’s adherence to treatment plans, leading to
decreased usage of reliever medications and night symptoms
through to improved self-management [13]. An international
study also indicated that women want better education and
support to help them deal with their concerns [