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Are steroid injections which are given to mature babies lungs. harmful to unborn?

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No: The steroid used is specific to stabilizing membranes & improving lung production of surfactant. It mimics what happens naturally when if mom develops high blood pressure & natural stress steroids speed lung maturity.It is only given at specific gestation's where research shows it will help. No long term negatives are seen for baby.

Answered 1/11/2018

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