The influence of prenatal dexamethasone administration before scheduled full-term cesarean delivery on short-term adverse neonatal outcomes: a retrospective single-center cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

There has been a gradual increase in the prevalence of cesarean section deliveries and more healthcare professionals are considering the prophylactic use of corticosteroids before planned full-term cesarean sections. However, the association between dexamethasone administration before full-term cesarean delivery and short-term adverse neonatal outcomes is unclear. This study analyzed the disparities in short-term adverse neonatal effects in neonates born via full-term elective cesarean delivery with or without antenatal dexamethasone treatment.

Study design

This single-center retrospective cohort study involved neonates aged 37-39 weeks. The primary neonatal outcomes included various short-term adverse events, including neonatal admission to the neonatal intensive

SUBMITTER: Pei J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10808727 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature