There's been a breakthrough in the way antenatal steroids are used to help preterm babies develop their lungs in the womb. A new study suggests using lower steroid doses will improve babies' lung development and have fewer side effects for them and their mothers.
Among the researchers is expat Professor Matthew Kemp, who's the Acting Chief Scientific Director of the Women & Infants Research Foundation, and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the National University of Singapore.
Matt speaks with Kathryn about his work as a scientist who works with doctors and nurses to improve the health of preterm and extreme preterm babies.
Professor Matthew Kemp posing for a portrait at the fetal therapeutics laboratory at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 28 March 2022. Photo: Grace Baey
