{"id":4125,"date":"2022-01-27T23:48:28","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T07:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/44.199.17.173\/?p=4125"},"modified":"2024-06-24T06:40:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:40:56","slug":"hypothyroidism-in-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/hypothyroidism-in-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy: What you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4125\" class=\"elementor elementor-4125\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b47d3f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b47d3f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;307f4af&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c537bf9\" data-id=\"c537bf9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64563b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"64563b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7752 lazyload\" alt=\"Young woman or girl shows positive pregnancy test with two stripes. Lifestyle background. Pregnancy family concept.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7752 lazyload\" alt=\"Young woman or girl shows positive pregnancy test with two stripes. Lifestyle background. Pregnancy family concept.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hypothyroidism-in-Pregnancy-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9d06d elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6d9d06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Natalie-Bessom-DO_800-e1641834051510-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-3531 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Natalie Bessom\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Natalie Bessom,<\/b> D.O. Board-certified family medicine doctor with specialty training in nutrition, USA<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9bd0aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9bd0aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, is a common concern during pregnancy. It can pose various risks for both the mother and the fetus, making understanding and managing this condition essential for a healthy pregnancy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite nearly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/reproductivehealth\/contraception\/mmwr\/spr\/intro.html#:~:text=Unintended%20pregnancy%20rates%20remain%20high,education%20and%20income%20(1).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all pregnancies in the U.S. being unintended, an increasing number of women are choosing to plan their pregnancies. In medical terms, this planning phase is known as preconception care. For women intending to conceive, it is crucial to recognize the significance of maintaining optimal thyroid function, as it plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and baby.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to cope with the physical changes and demands during pregnancy, the thyroid often goes through a number of noticeable changes. However, an undiagnosed thyroid problem may put mothers at risk of having issues when trying to conceive and during pregnancy. These problems can include miscarriages, infertility, and menstruation issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article examines, the following questions will be answered:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#causes-and-symptoms\">What are the common causes and symptoms of hypothyroidism in pregnancy?<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#risks\">What are the risks of hypothyroidism to the mother and baby?<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#testing-criteria\">Who needs to be tested for hypothyroidism?<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#treatment\">How is hypothyroidism during pregnancy treated?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#postpartum-thyroiditis\">What is postpartum thyroiditis? <\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23c7b93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23c7b93\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;059e101&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84da4b2\" data-id=\"84da4b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588c793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"588c793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"causes-and-symptoms\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the common causes and symptoms of hypothyroidism in pregnancy?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a35fd37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a35fd37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9977 lazyload\" alt=\"Pregnant Woman\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9977 lazyload\" alt=\"Pregnant Woman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-negative-space-132730-1-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0ac32d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0ac32d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iodine is an essential nutrient vital and necessary nutrient for the production of thyroid hormones and for human development. Globally, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/iodine-deficiency-and-the-thyroid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iodine deficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the leading cause of hypothyroidism.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in iodine-sufficient populations such as in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hashimotos-thyroiditis\/#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20Hashimoto%E2%80%99s%20thyroiditis%20is%20the%20most%20common%20cause%20of%20hypothyroidism.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis. Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own healthy thyroid cells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common <\/span><b>symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of hypothyroidism include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinning of hair<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloating<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain Fog\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry or rough skin<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aches and pains of muscles\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-84145ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"84145ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cc3e928&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba8af40\" data-id=\"ba8af40\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e58879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e58879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"risks\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the risks of hypothyroidism to the mother and baby?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a84a75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5a84a75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4133 lazyload\" alt=\"African young man in mask measuring the pulse of pregnant woman and caring about her health at hospital\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4133 lazyload\" alt=\"African young man in mask measuring the pulse of pregnant woman and caring about her health at hospital\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pregnant-anemia-race-main-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfef9a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfef9a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout pregnancy, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hypothyroidism-in-pregnancy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thyroid hormone is critical for the brain development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and overall growth of the baby. Mothers who have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism should have their thyroid health and levels checked as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism affects between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24622371\/#:~:text=Hypothyroidism%20is%20the%20most%20common%20pregnancy%2Drelated%20thyroid%20disorder%2C%20affecting%203%2D5%25%20of%20all%20pregnant%20women.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all pregnant women and, it left untreated,\u00a0 can lead to complications such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preeclampsia<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low birth weight<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premature birth<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">impaired brain development of the child<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">respiratory problems in the newborn<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32636808\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have also found a strong association between severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy and an increased risk of:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pregnancy loss and infant mortality\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/passing-thyroid-disease-to-my-children\/#:~:text=Congenital%20hyperthyroidism-,Congenital%20Hypothyroidism,-Congenital%20hypothyroidism%20is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">congenital hypothyroidism<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/cretinism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cretinism<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cfe668 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5cfe668\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;36f0a35&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85fb5d4\" data-id=\"85fb5d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e546878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e546878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"testing-criteria\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who needs to be tested for hypothyroidism?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-086f42b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"086f42b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism during pregnancy often goes undiagnosed, primarily due to the overlap of its symptoms\u2014like fatigue and weight gain\u2014with common pregnancy experiences, making them easy to dismiss. Additionally, not all regions or medical institutions practice universal screening for thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women; instead, many only screen those at high risk, such as individuals with a history of thyroid issues. This approach can miss cases among those without evident risk factors. The variability in thyroid levels during pregnancy and the lack of consistent application of pregnancy-specific thyroid function test norms further complicate the diagnosis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/thy.2016.0457?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&amp;rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&amp;rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed#B209\">2017 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and the Postpartum<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">routine thyroid laboratory tests are not recommended for all women planning a pregnancy. However, all women who opt for a preconception consultation or attend their first pregnancy appointment should undergo a clinical evaluation. If any of the following risk factors are identified, testing for serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is recommended:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current symptoms or signs of thyroid dysfunction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of anti-thyroid antibodies <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of a goiter<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of radiation to the head or neck or prior thyroid surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age (above 30 years)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 1 diabetes or other autoimmune disorders<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of pregnancy loss, preterm delivery, or infertility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple prior pregnancies (2 or more)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history of autoimmune thyroid disease or thyroid dysfunction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morbid obesity (Body Mass Index of or greater than 40 kg\/m<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of amiodarone or lithium, or recent administration of iodinated radiologic contrast<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residing in an area of moderate to severe iodine deficiency<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to these guidelines, when low serum TSH levels are detected in the first trimester, it is recommended to review the medical history, perform a physical examination, and test the levels of FT4 or TT4 in the serum. Additionally, assessing TRAb and TT3 levels may be useful in determining the cause of thyrotoxicosis.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38aadf8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38aadf8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ecef9c\" data-id=\"6ecef9c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63ec9aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63ec9aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"treatment\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is hypothyroidism during pregnancy treated?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b08fc3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b08fc3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main goal for treating hypothyroidism during pregnancy is to ensure that there is an adequate replacement of thyroid hormones for the health of mother and child.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common treatment for hypothyroidism is synthetic thyroid hormone, <strong>levothyroxine (LT4)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because thyroid hormone levels change during pregnancy, a hypothyroid woman\u2019s medication dosage should also be adjusted once pregnancy is confirmed. An increase in levothyroxine dosage by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hypothyroidism-in-pregnancy\/#:~:text=Levothyroxine%20requirements%20frequently%20increase%20during%20pregnancy%2C%20usually%20by%2025%20to%2050%20percent.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% to 50%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is usually recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, regular monitoring of thyroid function helps ensure that thyroid hormone levels are within the normal range during the pregnancy. According to the American Thyroid Association, thyroid function tests should be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hypothyroidism-in-pregnancy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performed every 4 weeks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the first half of pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hypothyroidism-in-pregnancy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Thyroid Association also recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that levothyroxine should not be taken at the same time as prenatal vitamins and should be separated by at least 4 hours. This is because prenatal vitamins contain iron and calcium and can interfere with the absorption of the medication.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, pregnant women should always consult and follow the advice of their healthcare provider in order to minimize risks and complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-690e3fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"690e3fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;3c5f995&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be6ab39\" data-id=\"be6ab39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-202b8a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"202b8a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"postpartum-thyroiditis\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is postpartum thyroiditis?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db51030 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db51030\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postpartum thyroiditis is an inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland that typically occurs within the first year after childbirth. It affects about 5-10% of women and can manifest as transient hyperthyroidism followed by hypothyroidism. While the hyperthyroid phase often goes unnoticed, the hypothyroid phase can cause symptoms like fatigue and depression. Most women eventually recover normal thyroid function, but some may develop permanent hypothyroidism.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women are at greater risk of developing postpartum thyroiditis if they have:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An autoimmune disorder\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of antithyroid antibodies\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of thyroid dysfunction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of postpartum thyroiditis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\u00a0 family history of thyroid dysfunction or diseases<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mothers who are aware of these conditions or experience symptoms postpartum should consult their healthcare provider immediately.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b01ef6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b01ef6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c7ba8bd&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b40a07b\" data-id=\"b40a07b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c555152 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c555152\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea256aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea256aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism affects 3-5% of pregnant women and requires careful monitoring and management to prevent complications such as preeclampsia and developmental issues in children.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of hypothyroidism can overlap with normal pregnancy symptoms, often leading to undiagnosed cases.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universal screening for thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy is not consistently practiced, which may contribute to undiagnosed cases of hypothyroidism.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining optimal thyroid function is crucial during the preconception phase to promote a healthy pregnancy and fetal development.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postpartum thyroiditis occurs in about 5-10% of women, initially presenting as hyperthyroidism followed by hypothyroidism, and can lead to permanent thyroid dysfunction in some cases.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of thyroid antibodies increase the risk of developing conditions like postpartum thyroiditis.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medically reviewed by Natalie Bessom, D.O. Board-certified family medicine doctor with specialty training in nutrition, USA Hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, is a common concern during pregnancy. 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