Allergy - a rather unpleasant sharp reaction of the organism to various environmental factors, accompanied by specific signs and symptoms. Our immune system can be perceived as "the enemy" pollen, certain foods, animal dander, dust, cosmetics, Many other chemical and organic substances, exposure to which causes in different people are different in type and intensity of the symptoms allergies
Even if during pregnancy the expectant mother is experiencing bouts of allergy, the fetus does not experience negative its impact antibodies because antibodies and allergens substance can not penetrate into the body through the toddler the placental barrier. But be aware that if a mother is allergic, then the probability of its child transmission by inheritance It is about 40%, if the allergy is revealed only at the father - about 20%, and if it affects both parents - about 70%.
However pronounced allergic reactions requiring medication antihistamines may to some extent have intrauterine impact on crumb because:
possible abrupt changes in the mother state (e.g., drop in blood pressure or swelling may adversely affect the uteroplacental blood flow);
drugs can adversely affect the fetus (especially in the first trimester).
Therefore, in the event of a serious allergic reaction as the need to visit the gynecologist as soon as possible, or allergist-immunologist, who will appoint the administration of drugs that carry minimal risk for the baby (this is especially true in the first trimester of pregnancy).
The main goal of allergy treatment in pregnant women - removal of unpleasant symptoms with the least possible negative impact on the fetus. In this case, every expectant mother should be remembered that most antihistamines are contraindicated during pregnancy.
The house needed every day to do wet cleaning, thoroughly vacuuming carpets and upholstered furniture several times a week, regularly change bed linen, ventilate, and with dry air (especially in winter) to use humidifier. When pollen allergy should be possible to limit the time spent on the street in plant flowering period.
