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Re: lung maturity@ 36 weeks???

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 14 May 2001 15:20:17 -0500 (CDT)

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By 36 weeks in an otherwise uncomplicated pregnancy, nearly 95% of babies have good lungs. The shot is not necessary.

At Mon, 14 May 2001, lucy wrote: >
>I have ic and my cerclage will be removed in 2 weeks. My question
>is...when do the lungs typically mature in a normal, healthy baby? I am
>currently 34 weeks. Would you personally reccomend a betamethasone shot
>just to be on the safe side? I am considering asking my doc to do one.
>
>Thank You,
>Lucy Okruhlica

-- J Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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