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Steroids in pregnancy
My liquor level is approx 6 cm in 34 weeks of pregnancy and my gynaecologist has suggested to take steroids, should i take or not? Any side effects of steroids during pregnancy
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Yes follow your doctor's advice.
Side effects are very low compared to the benefit it provides in your case
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The steroid injections are given for lung maturity of the baby and it is helpful after birth for the baby. No side effects in pregnancy
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In you case, you need it. It will help speed up baby's lung maturation in case of need early delivery.
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No if gdm need supervision of sugars
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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The amount of liquor is less
Your doctor has correctly advised you to take the steroid injection to enhance lung maturity of the baby and to reduce the ICU stay
Not taking the injection can have serious side effects if you deliver before 36 completed weeks the baby may end up with respiratory distress and prolonged icu stay
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is your gtt test is normal
then go ahead
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
its for baby lung maturity
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