Steroids tablets

I need to have a C-section this Friday when I be 37+1 , and been offered steroids they giving me time to decide till tomrrow if I want it or not , really finding it hard decide , has anyone been offered steroids before if so did you take it ?
Any advice on it wether I should take it or not ?

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I had steroids but my baby was prem x

It helps a lot it make sure baby lungs are strong enough when they come out my baby wad prem it really dose help xx

I had steroids. Didn't harm me or baby

This is currently a "hot topic" in obstetrics. We used to recommend them to anyone having a planned section under 39 weeks unless they were diabetic. Now there is evidence that, whilst they can reduce the need for breathing support at birth, they may cause behavioural difficulties later in life. I've taken screenshots of the decision aid we now give to our patients in the trust I work for. It said up to 36+6 but that's for vaginal births. We use it up to 38 for planned sections.

I can't post the photos. If anyone wants to see them please drop me a message and I can send them that way. Xx

My nephew was born early and steroids were not offered and he ended up in special care and was really poorly. Don't want to panic you but you need to know bad experiences too without them. Your decision though. I'm sure there's positive and negative for every situation

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I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

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