Antenatal magnesium is safe in the immediate postnatal period; however, in the subset of preterm neonates with serum magnesium levels >4.5 mEq/L, there is increased mortality independent of birth weight and gestational age. Identification of these neonates and appropriate dosing for their antenatal neuroprotection needs to be studied.

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