Antenatal corticosteroid treatment may increase the risk of childhood mental health disorders | 2 Minute Medicine
1. In a retrospective cohort study, prenatal corticosteroid exposure increased the risk of childhood mental health disorders for infants born at term and late preterm. 2. Notable childhood mental health disorders associated with antenatal corticosteroids included developmental delay, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and altered emotions. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Summary: Maternal antenatal corticosteroid … Read more