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Managing Allergies During Pregnancy
Many women suffer from allergies during pregnancy, yet many chose not to use medications out of safety concerns for the baby. This article explains allergic and non-allergic forms if rhinitis commonly occuring during pregnancy, how allergies are diagnosed and recommended ways to treat allergies during pregnancy.

Asthma in Pregnancy
It is common for many women with asthma to stop their medications when they learn that they are pregnant. This is usually due to a fear that asthma medications may be unsafe for the baby. However, women may be doing more harm to their unborn baby by stopping their asthma medications.

Allergy Shots During Pregnancy
Allergen immunotherapy, or allergy shots, is the only therapy available which changes the underlying problem with allergies, and can potentially cure the problem. This therapy is indicated for allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and allergic asthma. Pregnant women can benefit from allergy shots as well, although there are some specific concerns when treating this group with immunotherapy.

Prevention of Allergies and Asthma in Children
Can allergies and asthma be prevented? There are many studies that have looked at a variety of ways to reduce the development of allergies and asthma in children, some successful and some not. Learn various strategies to possibly reduce the chance that your child will develop allergies or asthma.

Prevention of Food Allergies in Infants
Allergic disease is more common than ever, and it is not surprising that more parents are asking how they might be able to decrease the chance that their children will have allergies. The avoidance of commonly allergenic foods in infancy and early childhood may help prevent or delay the development of food allergies.

Immunizations and Pregnancy
Information from the Centers for Disease Control of recommended immunizations (vaccines) to receive before, during and after pregnancy.

List of Allergy Medications Considered Safe in Breastfeeding
This is a partial list of allergy medications considered safe by the American Academy of Pediatrics for breastfeeding mothers to take.

Immunizations and Breastfeeding
Precautions for immunization of mothers who are breastfeeding are listed for all commonly used vaccines. Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control.