Re: Steroid shots for premature babies- when is this needed?

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The latest medical info is that weekely steroid shots do not have more of a benefit than say one round when delivery is going to happen in 24 hrs. Sounds like her Dr does know how to manage her preterm labor based on this latest info regarding steroids. I am certain her Dr would give her shots if her situation was really precarious. Your brother in law should discuss the issue with them if he is unclear of the reason to get the shots or not too. As with any drugs there is risk and benefit and he should ask the Dr about these also. Sometimes self searches on the internet lead to misinformation so he should not rely on thoses. You will find very few ladies nowadays that get steroid shots as a "just in case" safety net without further testing as mentioned the fibronectin test.

Here is some info on the testing

http://sidelines.org/test15.htm

Best wishes to your sister in law.

At Thu, 9 May 2002, Court wrote: >
>Hi,
>My sis-in-law is 28 weeks pg and is showing signs of preterm labor.
>She's been put on bedrest (as much as is possible with a preschooler at
>home anyway)but her dr. hasn't said anything about steriod shots to
>help the baby's lungs mature. Isn't that fairly standard if you have a
>woman showing a softening and dialating cervix this early? She's got a
>cerclage to keep her cervix closed.
>
>Her dr. doesn't seem to have much experience dealing with pre-term
>labor issues...
>
>My bro-in-law doesn't want to mention the steroids to the dr. b/c he's
>concerned about steroids affect on the baby. Is there any reason why it
>wouldn't be better to get the steroid shots?
>
>Thanks!
>Courtney

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