Lung maturation injection is recommended by doctors for cases of threatened miscarriage, at risk of premature birth. Besides the benefit of reducing the risk of respiratory failure in newborns, lung maturation injection also has some unwanted side effects.

Betadine is a common antiseptic solution widely used in medical facilities and hospitals, which raises the question for many mothers: can Betadine be safely used to disinfect a newborn's umbilical cord?