Steroids should only be given if you are in preterm labor. Steroids can be very helpful in increasing lung maturity and decreasing the risk of brain hemorrhage in the baby. Multiple courses of steroids do not provide additional benefits but do incur additional risks. Current research recommends using steroids between 24 to 34 weeks, if there is an episode of preterm labor that is not easily stopped. If your labor is stopped and your pregnancy progresses, you do not need more steroids unless you have another bout of preterm labor.
Pregnancy causes the stuffy nose.
There is increased blood flow to every tissue in your body. In the narrow nasal passages, this translates into stuffiness. It should not be treated with decongestants. All babies have meconium bowel movements in their intestines prior to birth. Sometimes a baby will be stressed and will empty its bowels before birth.