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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Betamethasone in pregnancy is given to prevent
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The correct answer is  Respiratory distress syndrome can be prevented by administration of Betamethasone to the mother two doses IM 24hrs apa given before 34 weeks Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 444.