Antenatal Steroids and the IUGR Fetus: Are Exposure and Physiological Effects on the Lung and Cardiovascular System the Same as in Normally Grown Fetuses?

• Main Authors: Janna L. Morrison (Author), Kimberley J. Botting (Author), Poh Seng Soo (Author), Erin V. McGillick (Author), Jennifer Hiscock (Author), Song Zhang (Author), I. Caroline McMillen (Author), Sandra Orgeig (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Glucocorticoids are administered to pregnant women at risk of preterm labour to promote fetal lung surfactant maturation. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with an increased risk of preterm labour. Hence, IUGR babies may be exposed to antenatal glucocorticoids. The ability of the...