This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Effect of glucocoicoid administration to the pregnant lady with preterm labor is: September 2011 
Select and explain. 
A. Increased chances of Intraventricular hemorrhage, B. Increased incidence of neonatal moality, C. Reduced Surfactant production, D. Helps fetal lung maturity
D: Helps fetal lung maturity
Answer: D: Helps fetal lung maturity 
Explanation: Ans. D: Helps fetal lung maturity Maternal administration of glucocoicoids is advocated where the pregnancy is less than 34 weeks This helps in fetal lung maturation so that the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage and NEC are minimised