Antenatal Corticosteroids for Fetal Lung Development
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Fetal lung maturity testing (using Reference amniotic fluid Opens New Window collected through Reference amniocentesis Opens New Window) is sometimes used to determine whether antenatal corticosteroid treatment is necessary.
Repeat courses of corticosteroids given before birth are not recommended.Reference 2 They may cause long-term effects on the growing child.Reference 3
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 10, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine |
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