Steroid jabs

Hi all! I'll be having my c sect at 38 weeks 2days. My doc advised to take steroid jab 1 week prior to prevent baby having wet lungs. As its steroid, me and my husband are a little sceptical. Anybody took this, kindly advise if it's necessary and if there's any long term side effect? TIA :)

Kelly Luo

new mom to be

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I took 2 jabs 12 hours apart at week 35 when I had heavy bleeding with 3cm dilation when admitted into labour suite. its to strengthen bb lungs as he is still pre mature. waited for the jab to take effect for 2 days before off drip that delay labour. but bb still need nicu for 3 days for some oxygen support. very pain jab.

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