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Betamethasone injection safety in 32week
Hi, my doctor suggested for 6 ampoules of betamethasone injection I am 31 week pregnancy, I had 9.5mg hemoglobin in 30th week ,is injection safe for baby? Why it was prescribed? Are any side effects of it please suggest
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Its for babys lung maturity
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Betamethasone is for fetal lung maturity. It's safe & even protective for the baby.
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Sugar test should be done prior.
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Monitor fetal movements properly.
Regular monitering of fetal growth.
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
It's for lung maturity of the baby
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
It is to enhance lung maturity if the dr is looking at a preterm delivery
To lessen the stay of baby in nicu
No side effects
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
It's used for baby 's lung maturity. It's safe and beneficial. .
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