When Steroids Are Given in Pregnancy?

Corticosteroids help most if they are given to you between 24 weeks and 34 weeks plus 6 days of pregnancy. If you are having a planned caesarean section between 35 and 38 weeks plus 6 days, corticosteroids are usually recommended.

Where do they inject steroids when pregnant?

Steroids are usually injected into one of the large muscles (arms, legs, or buttocks) of the pregnant person. The injections are given two to four times over a 2-day period, depending on which steroid is used.

When Should steroids be given during pregnancy?

A single course of corticosteroids is recommended for pregnant women between 24 0/7 weeks and 33 6/7 weeks of gestation, and may be considered for pregnant women starting at 23 0/7 weeks of gestation, who are at risk of preterm delivery within 7 days 1 11 13.