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 hrs apart when I was 4cm dilated at 34wks. To strenghten my baby's lung. I heed my gynae's advice. As long as my baby is alive, I am willing to endure the pain. Not trying to scare you but it was the most painful jabs I've ever gotten on both my thighs. But the jabs literally saved my girl's life. I gave birth at 36 wks, went home the next day and she is a healthy & active girl today. Heed your dr's advice. They know better and safer options for you and baby.

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Anonymous

5y ago

Yes very. But I think depends on individuals? Before the nurse jab me she informed it'll be painful but I didn't know it's really painful. I literally cried in pain. Then my legs felt cramp

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