The OBservations Podcast

← The OBservations Podcast8 oct. · 41 min

Why Steroids for Preterm Birth Are Changing Again After 50 Years

Why Steroids for Preterm Birth Are Changing Again After 50 Years8 oct.41 min

Antenatal steroids have saved countless babies, but the biggest question in obstetrics is no longer whether they work. It’s when, how much, and for whom. And the answers are changing fast. Enjoy this incredible plenary from MBEC 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Previous podcast guest and MBEC 2027 speaker Dr. Hector Chapa breaks down the evolving science behind fetal maturation, from the original 1972 sheep study to the newest guidance reshaping practice today. If you care for preterm patie...