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What are the side effects of taking steroids for baby lungs?
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Benefits: The benefits of fetal lung maturity far outweigh the risks. They reduce neonatal death, improve lung function, and lessen the risk of bleeding into the brain. If you meet the criteria for steroids, talk with your physician about any apprehension.
Answered 4/30/2016
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