title: Steroid use during pregnancy.
abstract: Health care providers and pregnant women share a concern for protecting the fetus from unnecessary and potentially teratogenic influences. Since the introduction of steroids for the induction of fetal surfactant production, there has been considerable experience in the use of corticosteroids during pregnancy. While the use of corticosteroids for surfactant induction in the preterm fetus has become commonplace, steroids are used for other obstetric and medical indications during pregnancy. Thus, finding a balance between drug benefits and possible side effects remains a critical issue.
authors.affiliation: Obstetrix Medical Group of Colorado, and Department of Nursing, Regis University, Denver, USA.
authors.forename: Deborah Cooper
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: McGee
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange / Q000187:drug effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012307:Risk Factors; D013256:Steroids; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D013256:Steroids