The purpose of this study is to compare post-cesarean section consumption of pain medication
between two groups of patients undergoing scheduled cesarean section at term gestation who
receive a single-dose of intraoperative steroid (dexamethasone 8 milligrams) versus placebo
at 24 hours after surgery. The hypothesis is that a single perioperative dose of
dexamethasone 8 mg will significantly reduce postoperative opioid consumption at 24 h in
women having cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia.