If a woman is pregant and just found out about a thyroid problem, what are the risks of harmful effects on the child? How severe are the effects? And are there any treatments?
2007-02-01 08:36:59 · 3 answers · asked by happyfarah88 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
every doctor will give you a million different answers to this question, but even so i'd say there's no way you should trust any of us (even those of us who can speak from experience) on this. It's too sensitive of a subject, and thyroid issues tend to be VERY case specific. Meaning you may have the same condition as someone else name wise, but yours has to be treated in a totally different way because one little number on your test turned out differently...
good luck though.
2007-02-01 08:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's difficult to answer without knowing exactly what the thyroid problem is. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (slow thyroid) before I got pregnant. I was already taking synthetic thyroid hormone replacements (synthroid) before conceiving. I had a normal pregnancy, full term, and baby was born healthy with no problems.
If you have hypothyroidism, it is very important to keep taking your medication before, during, and after pregnancy. While pregnant, you should get your thyroid tested every 4-6 weeks (check TSH and Free T4). You should be under the care of an endocrinologist in addition to your OB/GYN because the endocrinologist is trained in thyroid disorders.
It's quite common to need dosage changes during pregnancy. If you have hypothyroidism, I would say that as long as it's treated and under control, you can have a healthy and normal pregnancy. Untreated hypothyroidism while pregnant can lead to the baby having lower IQ and potentially lead to miscarriage as well.
Good luck and best wishes to you!
regards,
mari
2007-02-01 17:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by mari m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor will most likely prescribe you medication for your thyroid condition. It will be essential you take this medication to ensure a healthy baby. They have medications that are safe for you baby and will give you these during pregnancy. Make sure you speak w/ your doctor about any side effects and other questions you may have. You didn't say what type of thyroid problem you have, so I hope this helps.
2007-02-01 16:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋