Can Betnesol injection cause a sudden decrease in fetal movement at 35 weeks of pregnancy?
Patient: Hello sir my wife is 35 week 2 days pregnant, yesterday we have 2 shots of betnesol injection at an interval of 12 hours dose 12mg but after that we noticed that baby is not moving frequently as he is doing before??My question is is it due to betnesol injection or at 35 week less movement are observed??? Doctor: Hi,  Lesser fetal movements are observed when the baby grows bigger and starts settling in the uterus with the presenting part, usually the head, fixing in the pelvis. It can also happen when the baby is in distress. Since your wife has been advised steroids, it is likely that she is having a threatened preterm labor.   In the scenario, fixation of the baby occurs earlier. The injection is not responsible for the situation. Instead, it helps to prevent respiratory complications should the baby be born preterm.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Shanti Vennam,  OBGYN