Among women undergoing planned C-section at 37 weeks’ gestation or later, corticosteroids given 48 hours before delivery were associated with significantly decreased risks for numerous outcomes, including mild-to-moderate respiratory distress syndrome, transient tachypnea of the newborn, and mechanical ventilation. Steroids were also associated with higher Apgar scores

Among women undergoing planned C-section at 37 weeks’ gestation or later, corticosteroids given 48 hours before delivery were associated with significantly decreased risks for numerous outcomes, including mild-to-moderate respiratory distress syndrome, transient tachypnea of the newborn, and mechanical ventilation. Steroids were also associated with higher Apgar scores