A las mujeres embarazadas que estén en alto riesgo de parto prematuro se les pueden administrar medicamentos, llamados corticosteroides, para ayudar a reducir el riesgo de hemorragia intraventricular en el bebé.
En ciertas mujeres que están con medicamentos que afectan los riesgos de sangrado, se debe administrar vitamina K antes del parto.
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