Steroids for baby lungs?

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So I have to get steroids for my baby’s lungs in case we have to take her earlier than 38 weeks. I’m nervous about because i dont know what to expect. At the hospital where they do it they also require I stay for a nst after and that makes me nervous like why? Will it harm her than do good? Just need some reassurance is all. I’m trying so hard to stay off google.

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Yeah, I’d take the steroid no question. If there’s a risk your baby comes early and you can be ready and avoid NICU, you take the steroid. NSTs are a precaution. No way I’d even bat an eye at this.

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The benefits outweigh the risks if she comes early, momma.

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I.was born.6 weeks early and had steroids. I was a completely healthy child(i am 33 and i developed a family genetic.ossue not related to premature burth and steroids)

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I had my 4th at 36w and didn’t have to do any of that but I’d trust your doctor they wouldn’t be doing it for no reason

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Got my first round. Was scared because she wasn’t moving how I liked so went back in and she was fine. Just sleeping harder since it raised my sugar. Just a little traumatic for me since this is around the time I lost my son. 
Did any of you guys have side effects after or did your baby’s movements change after the rounds?? I can see her doing like little pushes but from what I read that could be her practicing breathing. I’m just on high alert and scared. I’m almost there but I’m trying so hard to stay off google and go for experiences.

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Thank you all so much. I was just scared of doing the nst after because I wasn’t sure what it the shot would do. I’ve already been through a stillborn and being in the hospital around the time I had my son will have some sort of ptsd effect on me. Also I don’t like shots so i dont know where they put it and how sore I’ll be lol. I’m hoping they’ll get me in to do it soon because I hear they can’t do it past 36 weeks or something.

Steroids for baby lungs?

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