My sister was given a round of steroid injections around 7.5 months because of the risk of preterm labor. It speeds up the development of the baby so they have a better chance of survival if they come early or small. My niece was born full term and healthy with no side effects of the steroids.
My son had 2 rounds just before he was born at 35wks. 2 rounds as they only last 1wk each so it bought us some time. It helped him cope with delivery a lot but still required 1wk nicu. 16mths later he is a very happy healthy boy. Wishing you lots of luck!
Thanks, this put some ease to my worries I'm only 25 wks, going in 26wks tomorrow. So praying all goes well and I make it to full term. I myself was a premie and born 2months early.
I had steroids injections 2/3 times on my daughter because I went into labour twice 22&25wks- she was then born 33weeks.
She's fine now 5yrs old :)