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Does Betnesol Injection Take While Pregnant Effect The Baby?
Question: Hi,I am 31 years old and first time pregnant. I am 32 weeks pregnant now and my FBS lvl is 115mg/dl and HBa1c (Glycated hemoglobin) is 5.4.
I have been asked to take 8units of levemir insulin after dinner daily. Also, my AFI level at week 31 was 10.1 so have been advised to take betnesol injection. Is it safe to take these? And will these have any side effects on the baby or hinder babies development?
I have been asked to take 8units of levemir insulin after dinner daily. Also, my AFI level at week 31 was 10.1 so have been advised to take betnesol injection. Is it safe to take these? And will these have any side effects on the baby or hinder babies development?
Brief Answer:
Lung maturity
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply
1. Betnesol is steroid injection.
2. This is given to improve lung maturity of the baby in case you deliver prematurely.
3. With your FBS and AFI levels you can safely take this injection feom your doctor.
4. This wont harm baby. Dont worry about it.
Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
Lung maturity
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply
1. Betnesol is steroid injection.
2. This is given to improve lung maturity of the baby in case you deliver prematurely.
3. With your FBS and AFI levels you can safely take this injection feom your doctor.
4. This wont harm baby. Dont worry about it.
Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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