Terrified

kimikat

I have asthma that tends to be at its worst from August until November. I have my first Dr. appt on the 2nd of August and figured I could keep my asthma well controlled until then. Well this morning around 5 am I woke up and I was wheezing and it was so bad that I couldnt get back to sleep. I needed my corticosteroid inhaler but was terrified to take it because I know I shouldn't use it while pregnant. I called my ObGyn (who I haven't even met yet, appt is August 2nd) and start crying on the phone about how I don't know what to do. He said to take the inhaler and call my primary care later in the day and ask for a prescription for a safer inhaler. So I took the inhaler but now I am absolutely terrified that i've harmed the baby in some way. I know that it's more important that I'm able to breathe and get oxygen to the baby and that the chances of the inhaler affecting the baby are slim but i'm still in an absolute panic. My husband has no idea what to say to me and we're not telling any one that i'm pregnant yet so PLEASE fellow bumpies...help me be less terrified.

PrimRoseMama

You did what you had to in order to breathe. I think you will be ok. Just call in for the safer option ASAP. One application to open your lungs should not seriously harm your baby. I know you are scared, but better to take the inhaler than have a breathing crisis where you & the fetus are deprived of oxygen. That would be far worse. Have you tried a humidifier or Vicks plug-in at night? That can help you overnight.

brookemarie1025

Don't worry!! i'm sure you didn't harm the baby with one use. Like you said you need the oxygen and your OB told you to go ahead. Relax...or try to! I know it's easier said then done. Good luck!

mjbaby

Before I knew I was pregnant, I did the following:

Drank
Went SCUBA diving (A BIG no-no)
Took various medications that are not approved
Layed out in the sun for HOURS - the baby should have been cooked.

My Dr. said that if any of those things were too much for a fetus, it wouldn' thave made it. Now I have a healthy, happy little girl. You'll be fine!

Aa+C

well, breathing is definitely the most important thing.

You cannot go back and change things and freaking out is just going to make things worse. So chill the F out!

Chances are pretty good that one use will not hurt the baby, but becoming hysterical can cause another asthma attack.

 call your primary care dr and talk to them, they will be more educated on the issue then any of us and will be more likely to be able to calm you down.

 

GL, I'm  sure your baby will be alright!!

Country Girl in the City

I have asthma too.  You should be fine that you used your inhaler once.  My rescue inhaler (albuterol) is perfectly safe during pregnancy.  I had to take it a few times since I have been pregnant.  I compeltely understand why you are freaked out.  If you don't get oxygen then your baby will not either so taking a puff or two is the better choice.  I was cautioned that my asthma may get worse as my pregnancy progresses.  They recommended more frequent visitis to my pulmonologist.