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26 Weeks Pregnant With Triplets Through IVF, Advised Steroid Injection For Less Amniotic Fluid. Safe ?
pregnant with triplets through ivf 26 week of pregnancy completed today but sugar level fasting today was 178 till yesterday from the day 1 of my sugar level was always below 100 and i have got little less amniotic fluid in two baby so my doctor has given steriod injection for the last two days twice daily dexamethasone
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
Hi
yes steroids given to make the lungs of the baby mature faster.
It is a recommended treatment.
do not be scared!
Now facilities are good for 26-27 weekers.
good luck
yes steroids given to make the lungs of the baby mature faster.
It is a recommended treatment.
do not be scared!
Now facilities are good for 26-27 weekers.
good luck
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