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I am 36 yrs. Pregnant. Running 32 wks. Have gestational diabetes, obstretic cholestasis, and am beta thalassemia carrier. Present hb is 7.5 after bng administrated wth orofer 2 units through IV on 4/5/2017.(Before that hb went down to 6). Was admitted in hospital on 3/5/17 with sluggish fetal movement. Done CTG on 3/5/17 .Report is ok. And colour doppler on 4/5/17 which indicates mild resistance in umbilical artery. CRP > 1. Later on after discharge from hospital colour doppler was again repeated on 14/5/17. Report is normal. I am on insulin. Doses: 6-14-4 units / day. I am been advised to take 2 shots of steroids for the development of the lungs of my unborn baby prior to delivery. Can I deliver my baby preterm at 33 wks / 34 wks? Wat can be the possible risks/ consequences? 8.


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