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Antenatal Corticosteroids

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We give these drugs to premature babies while they are still in the womb. They speed up the development of the lungs. They help protect against lung disease and other serious problems.

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Magnesium sulfate injection

This is a magnesium sulfate injection. This medicine treats low magnesium levels.

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Ovidrel

This is Ovidrel. It contains a man-made hormone called 'hCG'.

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Oxytocin injection

This is Pitocin. It helps to induce labor or strengthen contractions in pregnancy.

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