Steroids for an Unborn Baby?
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Missus is 30-weeks preggers.
Went for most recent scan and the consultant suggested that (based on a late miscrarriage last year) she should have a steroid injection which, will help develop the baby's lungs should he/she arrive early.
Doesn't sound such a clever idea to me, but what do I know about these matters?
Consultant may be being extra precautious because Mrs is management staff at the hospital??
Went for most recent scan and the consultant suggested that (based on a late miscrarriage last year) she should have a steroid injection which, will help develop the baby's lungs should he/she arrive early.
Doesn't sound such a clever idea to me, but what do I know about these matters?
Consultant may be being extra precautious because Mrs is management staff at the hospital??
Edited by Glassman on Friday 5th September 08:44
Glassman said:
Missus is 30-weeks preggers.
Went for most recent scan and the consultant suggested that (based on a late miscrarriage last year) she should have a steroid injection which, will help develop the baby's lungs should he/she arrive early.
Doesn't sound such a clever idea to me, but what do I know about these matters?
Consultant may be being extra precautious because Mrs is management staff at the hospital??
sounds like a good idea to me. Ask lots of questions to put your mind at rest.Went for most recent scan and the consultant suggested that (based on a late miscrarriage last year) she should have a steroid injection which, will help develop the baby's lungs should he/she arrive early.
Doesn't sound such a clever idea to me, but what do I know about these matters?
Consultant may be being extra precautious because Mrs is management staff at the hospital??
Edited by Glassman on Friday 5th September 08:44
From what I can gather it is common practice if they think there is any chance baby may make an early appearance.
It makes the tissue stronger allowing the lungs in inflate/deflate by themselves therefore decreasing the chances of requiring a ventilator for a prolonged period after birth
It makes the tissue stronger allowing the lungs in inflate/deflate by themselves therefore decreasing the chances of requiring a ventilator for a prolonged period after birth
Glassman said:
craggers said:
My little boy had it 1 week before he was born (he was born at 32 weeks) and now he is lovely little fella.
Are you management staff at the hospital too?
Glassman said:
Missus is 30-weeks preggers.
Went for most recent scan and the consultant suggested that (based on a late miscrarriage last year) she should have a steroid injection which, will help develop the baby's lungs should he/she arrive early.
Doesn't sound such a clever idea to me, but what do I know about these matters?
i'd go with the consultants recommendationsWent for most recent scan and the consultant suggested that (based on a late miscrarriage last year) she should have a steroid injection which, will help develop the baby's lungs should he/she arrive early.
Doesn't sound such a clever idea to me, but what do I know about these matters?
if your baby is born very prem, the steroids will increase chances of survival by increasing the maturity of the lungs.
if the baby isn't born prem, it won't do any harm.
all the best
Glassman said:
Dirty Boy said:
sounds like it may be a common proceedure.
So it seems. It's just the word, steroid, I'm a bit uncomfortable with.Look up betamethasone, I think that's what they give them.
Edited by MilnerR on Friday 5th September 10:23
Yah. You surprise me, glassman. A lot of the regulars seem to be losing their bearings a little lately.
The anecdotes of a few randoms on the internet will of course be superior to, or be weighty enough to rebutt, the judgment of a consultant with 20+ years and thoudands of babies' experience. Who is fully aware of the complete course of your wife's pregnancy, and is bound by law and ethical dictat to deliver the best of his ability in his highly litiguous field.
And the indignant agreement that 'oh yes, he's being too careful cos she's a manager' means somehow that his care has a chance of being inferior, when, if anything, it would be superior?
Yah.
Check your head, OP. If your post was rhetorical, it is pointless. If it is looking for advice, then I refer you to point 1. Check your head.
I truly hope you were not hoping for a scare story from some other poster to be enough to put you off expert professional advice of someone whose career depends on his/ her decisions.
If you are just looking for some pep talk from others, you should be well aware no to look here. It is a minefield of b
ks opinions, including mine.
Your anxiety, however, is understandable. And very best of luck with the pregnancy.
The anecdotes of a few randoms on the internet will of course be superior to, or be weighty enough to rebutt, the judgment of a consultant with 20+ years and thoudands of babies' experience. Who is fully aware of the complete course of your wife's pregnancy, and is bound by law and ethical dictat to deliver the best of his ability in his highly litiguous field.
And the indignant agreement that 'oh yes, he's being too careful cos she's a manager' means somehow that his care has a chance of being inferior, when, if anything, it would be superior?
Yah.
Check your head, OP. If your post was rhetorical, it is pointless. If it is looking for advice, then I refer you to point 1. Check your head.
I truly hope you were not hoping for a scare story from some other poster to be enough to put you off expert professional advice of someone whose career depends on his/ her decisions.
If you are just looking for some pep talk from others, you should be well aware no to look here. It is a minefield of b
ks opinions, including mine.Your anxiety, however, is understandable. And very best of luck with the pregnancy.
Edited by Rebuker on Friday 5th September 11:50
I briefly felt the same as you when the consultant recommended this for my pregnant wife, but you have to follow the professionals advice. It's difficult, the decisions taken are directly effecting the most important things in your life but you're powerless to intervene.
My son was born 3 months early, was on and off a ventilator for 5 weeks, steroid injections helped save his life. He's now 10 and doing well.
My son was born 3 months early, was on and off a ventilator for 5 weeks, steroid injections helped save his life. He's now 10 and doing well.
i worked as a doctor on both sides of this fence-obstetrics/paediatrics, and this is a completely normal precaution. if there is any chance new born will need ventilatory support at birth we'd do this to give the lungs the best chance to work. ventilation comes with all kinds of potential complications. as far as i know little or nil known complications if this treatment is used approriately.
so dont worry, wise and normal practice.
so dont worry, wise and normal practice.
Rebuker said:
Your anxiety, however, is understandable. And very best of luck with the pregnancy.
Thank-you. As for the previous bits in your post, no offence intended; I did discuss the subject with mrs and it was her suggestion to seek a wider opinion from a forum consisiting of people who may have had similar experiences and professionals/doctors/consultants.
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