Gynaecology & Obstetrics Abnormal labor 435d58a3 Betamethasone in pregnancy is given to prevent A Prematurity B Neonatal convulsions C Cerebral palsy D Respiratory distress syndrome High-Yield Explanation Respiratory distress syndrome can be prevented by administration of Betamethasone to the mother two doses IM 24hrs apa given before 34 weeks Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 444.