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Usage of Dexamethasone during pregnancy

2021-10-08 14:15:53
I got Heavy cold during 16 week of pregnancy and doctor suspected it's covid and suddenly given 2mg of dexamethasone injuction.. later covid result came negative. will it caused any growth issues to baby? people are saying it's steroid and should not use during pregnency at earlier stages... please help me
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Balanced diet with nutritional supplement is advisable

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