Betamethasone is not used IN preterm labor...once your labor has been stabilized, betamethasone is given in two shots 24 hours apart so that you baby gets a "jump start" on producing surfactant in their lungs. Surfactant is what gives the lungs lubrication - for the aveoli to expand. I had betamethasone injections with two of my children. My first child, I went into labor at 24 weeks; multiple medications to hold her to final delivery date of 31 weeks. No medical problems whatsoever!! My second child, I went into labor at 26 weeks , several shots of brethine to hold him off and delivered at 38 weeks (9pounds 1 oz) perfectly fine. My sister delivered her first two both at 36 weeks with uncomplicated pregnancies - no betamethasone - both had respiratory complications and spent weeks in the NICU.
Betamethasone injection is given to mature the lungs in preterm delivery.
Preterm labor - cause unknown.
Preterm labor can run in maternal families but it is no garuntee. The health of your mother and your own health can make a vast difference. If you are concerned about having preterm labor, know the signs and watch for them.
Backache
Very often preterm labor can be stalled with medication and/or home or bed rest until the baby is more mature to be delivered.
What is the answer to : Can I use Btamethasone for an earache?
No
Yes, UTI can increase the risk of preterm labor.
Yes. Dehydration can cause preterm labor
Depo Provera isn't used during pregnancy. There is no report of increased risk of preterm labor in pregnant women who used Depo Provera versus those who have not.
Prenatal surgery is considered high risk. The placenta may be nicked causing preterm labor. Preterm labor is the most common complication of prenatal surgery. Fetoscopic surgeries are less dangerous.
You can not use betamethasone on cold sores.