A.G. asks from Boca Raton, FL on June 20, 2011
Adrenal Failure and Labor
Earlier in my pregnancy I had to take prednisone 25 mg for 3 days due to a bad case of bronchitis. My OB thinks that I am at risk for adrenal failure during delivery and has recommended I have three high doses of IV steroids during the delivery. I asked my perinatologist her opinion and she thought it was not necessary since I was not on the steroids long term. When I mentioned this to my OB and told him that I did not want the steroids during delivery he said I would have to sign a waiver since it went against what he thinks is in my best interest. Any advice on what to do? Anyone take a short dose of steroids during pregnancy?
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A.F. answers from Chicago on June 21, 2011
Don't sign any waivers-if something goes wrong then your medical insurance may not pay since you went Against Medical Advice-"AMA". I like the suggestion of having the perinatologist and OB confer and come up with 1 agreed upon solution or seeing an endicronologist...you shouldn't be in the middle here! Good luck!
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L.D. answers from Dallas on June 21, 2011
I was constantly on steroids my whole pregnancy.
I have bad kidney problems and we were afraid she may come early due to the amount of pain I was in. So the doc gave me steroids to boost her growth.
B.O. answers from Portland on June 20, 2011
Perhaps you should have your OB call your perinatologist so they can be on the same page.
S.S. answers from Miami on June 21, 2011
Your baby's brain and central nervous system are at risk if you do. I work with these kids and I would not chance it. My 2 cents...
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