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I am scheduled to have betamethasone injections at 37 weeks preg. then c-section. being full term, is this required?

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Dr. Alexandra Schmidt answered

Not after 34 weeks: Betamethasone should not be given after 34 weeks of pregnancy.

Answered 6/24/2014

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