A pregnant patient who has frequent allergic responses to drugs is concerned about an allergic reaction to the fetus. What information will the nurse use when responding to this patient's concern?

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Immunologic competency during pregnancy decreases probably to prevent a woman's body from rejecting the fetus as if it were a transplanted organ. Aldosterone does not impact the production of IgG antibodies. The kidneys do not influence an allergic response. Adrenal gland activity increases during pregnancy.

A Pregnant Patient Who Has Frequent Allergic Responses to Drugs