Association between antenatal glucocorticoid exposure and the activity of the stress system, cognition, and behavior in 8‐ to 9‐year‐old children: A prospective observational study

Abstract

Antenatal exposure to BM in the context of threatened preterm birth was not associated with changes in HPAA activity in childhood. However, BM exposure may be associated with changes in ANS activity. Antenatal GC prophylaxis is a valuable and often life-saving therapy, but its prescription may warrant a well-balanced risk-benefit assessment.