Antenatal dexamethasone for late preterm delivery: Rate of complete course and neonatal outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the rate of complete dexamethasone administration among late preterm deliveries and its impact on neonatal outcomes.

Methods

We reviewed medical records of 1500 late preterm deliveries (gestational age 34-36 + 6 weeks) between January 2018 and December 2020, analyzing baseline characteristics, dexamethasone administration, and pregnancy outcomes. Neonatal outcomes were evaluated separately for singletons and twins, comparing three groups: complete course, incomplete course, and no dexamethasone.

Results

The overall rate of complete dexamethasone administration was 31.7%, varying between singletons (29.2%) and twins (48.4%). Singleton pregnancies receiving the complete course had significantly lower odds of Apga

SUBMITTER: Srisakulpanich P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12640170 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature