[Antenatal Steroid Therapy in Threatened Premature Birth - State of the Art].

The aim of this work is to provide an overview of the recommendations in the current literature for the induction of lung maturation therapy. In particular, special attention is focused on specific situations, such as chorioamnionitis, intrauterine growth retardation and preeclampsia, which often lead to premature birth. Additionally, some aspects of antenatal steroid therapy, despite its widespread use, still require clarification. Among them is the repetitive administration of steroid therapy. On the basis of the Cochrane analysis of 2015, advantages and disadvantages for children and pregnant women are explained. Furthermore, the data on the use of antenatal steroid therapy in multiple pregnancies remain insufficient.