Steroid protocol first trimester

[Thea114]

Just got my first viability scan at 6 weeks. This is my first one after previous unsuccessful IUIs and IVFs transfers. I feel what made the difference in this round was intralipids and steroid protocol.

Have a question, my doc is worried so have mentioned that I would continue to take my steroids and progestorone support until 12 weeks. I read from other posts that most stopped their steroid protocol after 10 weeks and steroids will affect the baby’s development beyond 11 weeks. May I check if anyone has taken steroids up to the 12 week mark or later and the baby is still healthy? Am feeling worried now! Am currently taking 10mg per day (started before FET).

[XOXO13]

Congratulations on your BFP ✨🌈🧸

I took steroids (dexamethasone) until I was 13 weeks pregnant with my twins, and had read the same as you but the doctor reassured me that babies would be fine and so far they are (I’m 34 weeks now). I also had intrapilids at 5 weeks, 9 (I think) and 20 weeks. Xx

[Thea114 in reply to XOXO13]

Congratulations on your twins! 😊

Thank you so much for the reassurance! I was worried and your sharing really helped me to put my mind at ease! 😊

[Artmum22]

Hi lovely, I also had an IVF this year, I took steroid (prednisone every day) until the 12 week mark and so far my baby is fine and healthy. I’m 37 weeks, had a scan this week and everything was fine. I am monitored for my blood pressure but this was definitely not caused by the steroids but by underlying conditions that I had. Your baby will be very healthy I’m sure

[Thea114 in reply to Artmum22]

Congratulations and soon you will be meeting the beautiful baby! 😊

Thank you so much for your sharing and kind message! I hope to make it there! Already I’m so anxious for each milestone in the 1st trimester! I suspect I can only relax after 20 weeks or later xx