Give birth after 37weeks still need to have steroid jab?

Doctor suggested steroid jab for baby lungs when I’m at 39weeks... I thought it’s more for premature babies? He said it’s optionable but would like to hear others opinions if it’s necessary? Any side effect etc

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I was 37 weeks + 3 days when doctors recommended to induce due to lack of space and gave 2 steroid jabs to strengthen my LO's lungs. He is now 18 months and his screams can be heard down the street 😅 We always wondered if the steroids overdid his lungs a bit... 🤣