Repeated antenatal corticosteroids: effects on cerebral palsy and childhood behavior.

Objective: This study was undertaken to determine the effects of repeated courses of antenatal corticosteroids on childhood behavior and disabilities, including cognitive delay and cerebral palsy.

Study Design: Nonrandomized regional cohort of 541 very preterm infants born in Western Australia from singleton pregnancies and alive at 3 years were included in the study.

Main Outcome Measures: Physical, cognitive, and psychological assessments up to 6 years.