Antenatal Corticosteroids: Betamethasone and Dexamethasone For

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1. Explain why antenatal corticosteroids are administered in preterm pregnancy. 2. Compare betamethasone and dexamethasone dosing protocols. 3. Identify appropriate gestational age windows for antenatal steroid administration. 4. Describe the effects of corticosteroids on fetal lung surfactant production. 5. Identify maternal adverse effects requiring monitoring after corticosteroid administration. 6. Explain the timing considerations for maximum benefit to the fetus.