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A member asked:

Sir im primigravida of 31weeks of gestational age is it necessary to have injection betamethasone i.m. if so how many inj.&when it should be taken.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ask your doc : Steroids are given to patients at risk for preterm delivery. They are not needed for all patients. Ask your doctor if you are a candidate.

Answered 5/2/2013

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No need: You only need to have Betamethasone if your are at risk of imminent preterm delivery.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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