Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   It can only be used if benefits overweigh the risks. In animals corticosteroids readily cross the placenta and cause very serious developmental abnormalities in fetus. In humans, no such effects have been reported. I suggest you to consult her obstetrician before giving her any more doses if needed. Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. In the start of your question write my name, and I will get back to you in no time. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA