Betamethasone in pregnancy is given to prevent: (A) Prematurity, (B) Neonatal convulsions, (C) Cerebral palsy, (D) Respiratory distress syndrome
Answer is D. 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.