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Body weights of ewes and fetuses treated with saline or dexamethasone (Dex)
| Groups | Ewe (n) | Fetus (n) | Ewe weight (kg) | Fetus weight (kg) |
| Single-course saline | 6 | 9 | 71 ± 3 | 1.50 ± 0.03 |
| Single-course Dex | 6 | 9 | 71 ± 3 | 1.30 ± 0.03∗ |
| Multiple-course saline | 7 | 11 | 70 ± 8 | 1.50 ± 0.10 |
| Multiple-course Dex | 6 | 11 | 84 ± 5 | 1.20 ± 0.04∗ |
p<0.005 vs saline control.
