timing of steroid shots

blueberries8

Has anyone with a history of very preterm delivery been offered steroid shots at 24 weeks in a subsequent (relatively uneventful) pregnancy? My doctor says it will be an option beginning next week, when I reach 24 weeks. I am very anxious about delivering in the immediate future based on my history but there is no real indication to suggest that I am at high risk for delivering during the next few weeks this time around. I am contracting fairly regularly but my cervix isn't changing, thankfully.

I know that after a week, the steroids lose maximum effectiveness, so if I do decide I want the shots, timing is important to maximize their efficacy. On one hand, if G-d forbid I got into labor in the next few weeks, the steroid shots could make a life/death difference but on the other hand, it seems more logical to hold off since placing my anxiety aside, I think I am much more likely to deliver between 30-34 weeks than in the very near future.

I am just wondering if anyone else has struggled w/ the best time to do the shots, especially if like me you have a poor history but are not in known imminent danger of delivering. Thanks!

markandsamp

I had an emergency csection with my first at 31 weeks.. this time around they found i have blood clotting issues so i have to take shots for that but i was never offered the steroid shots, i even go to a high risk specialist and it was never brought

punky917

Did not know about the timing factor-all I can tell you is that I had a preemie last time at 26w1d and luckily held on to him long enough that I was able to get a round in when my water ruptured at 23w5d. I have been showing signs of PTL and I have been o

eroplane

I received the shots with my twins just a day before delivery, not really giving them time to work. This time I have been in and out with PTL, but just received my shots at 30-31 weeks. They said they can give them sooner and then follow up with a boos

blueberries8

Thanks, ladies. Right now I am leaning towards holding off a bit and maybe doing the shots between 26-28 weeks, but I plan to discuss it more w/ my MFM next week. Good luck to you guys - I know this is a long and scary road, especially after a previous ve

dsayd038

I had my DD at 26w. Lucky for us, I was given the steroid shots at 24 weeks. You are allowed up to two set of shots, one being normal and another considered a "rescue shot." The sooner you take the first set, the better off your baby will be in the event