Asthma and Inhalers while pregnant?

Question

Hey y’all. So I have been having bad asthma attacks lately, I’m 15/16 weeks pregnant, and I have used my albuterol inhaler once a day (2 puffs). I just googled it and it showed up as class C drug and passes through the placenta. Now I’m freaking out and want to stop but if I stop then I can’t breathe and reduce the oxygen to the baby. Sooooo lose/lose situation? 
Anyone have experience with this?? 
*** We just relocated and don’t have insurance until my husband starts his job- so no, I don’t have a doctor to ask or call yet. I have always taken my inhaler on an as need basis and my old doctor never mentioned anything.

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Well if you’re not breathing neither is baby... so you’d better use if if you need it!

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Just talked to my OB about it today. Albuterol is fine to take while pregnant. I’m getting my new inhaler tomorrow.

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I have asthma and ended up with bronchitis. My ob said it was better that I use my inhaler than not be able to breathe. I only use it as needed

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I dont know how it works in the states, but where I am, you can always go to your local pharmacy and speak for free to your pharmacist who will be able to reassure you and guide you about the meds you are taking until you have your insurance to see an OB.

Asthma and Inhalers while pregnant?

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