25: Antenatal Steroids - Part 1

In this episode Dr. Øystein Bergøy discusses the evidence behind antenatal corticosteroids for women at risk for preterm delivery.  feedback@obgyn.fm Uptodate articles on RDS 1 2 3   Liggins 1972 paper 2013 cochrane analysis on type of steroid and regimens 2017 cochrane analysis of antenatal corticosteroids for accelerating fetal lung maturation    2015 cochrane analysis of repeat antenatal corticosteroids 2003 meta analysis of the effects of a single course corticosteroid compared to placebo/no treatment were delivery was 7 days or more after the treatment was given website of the EPICE cohort Study from EPICE looking at effects of steroids and time to delivery  ACOG guidelines on fetal maturation  NICE guidelines on risk of premature labour Norwegian guidelines on risk of premature labour