When Should Antenatal Corticosteroids be Administered?
The optimal time for administering antenatal corticosteroids is between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation in women who are at risk of preterm delivery within the next 7 days. In certain cases, such as imminent preterm labor, they may be considered as early as 23 weeks. Repeat courses may be considered if preterm delivery does not occur within 7 days of the initial course and the risk of preterm birth persists.
