Discussion on prenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung maturation / 中华围产医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Prenatal corticosteroid for fetal lung maturation has been widely used in daily practice in obstetrics. However, previous research showed that prenatal corticosteroids may increase the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia and birth weight loss. And it remains controversial regarding the dosage and repeated administration. Based on the guideline "Antenatal corticosteroids to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality" published by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in February 2022, here we are going to discuss several issues on the usage of prenatal corticosteroids.