Undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction can make it difficult to conceive. It can also cause problems during pregnancy itself. Once the over- or under-active thyroid is under control, however, there is no reason why you should not have a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Q. How can I take care of my thyroid during pregnancy?
Most thyroid specialists recommend taking two extra doses of thyroid medicine per week, starting right away. Contact your doctor as soon as you know you’re pregnant. Your doctor will most likely test your thyroid hormone levels every 4 to 6 weeks for the first half of your pregnancy, and at least once after 30 weeks.
Table of Contents
- Q. How can I take care of my thyroid during pregnancy?
- Q. Is thyroid transfer from mother to baby?
- Q. How can I keep a healthy pregnancy with hypothyroidism?
- Q. Can you have a healthy baby with hypothyroidism?
- Q. Is infant thyroid curable?
- Q. What is a normal TSH level for a pregnant woman?
- Q. What foods should I avoid if I have hypothyroidism during pregnancy?
- Q. Is dhania water good for thyroid?
- Q. Is cold water good for thyroid patients?
Q. Is thyroid transfer from mother to baby?
Before birth a baby is entirely dependent on the mother for thyroid hormone until the baby’s own thyroid gland can start to function. This usually does not occur until about 12 weeks of gestation (the end of the first trimester of pregnancy).
Q. How can I keep a healthy pregnancy with hypothyroidism?
If you’re diagnosed with hypothyroidism, you’ll be treated with thyroid hormone replacement. Experts also recommend pregnant women maintain a balanced diet and take a prenatal multivitamin and mineral supplement containing iodine to receive most nutrients necessary for thyroid health.
Q. Can you have a healthy baby with hypothyroidism?
If properly controlled, often by increasing the amount of thyroid hormone, women with hypothyroidism can have healthy, unaffected babies. For patients with chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (CLT), also called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, there is some evidence to suggest an increased risk of pregnancy loss.
Q. Is infant thyroid curable?
Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when a newborn infant is born without the ability to make normal amounts of thyroid hormone. The condition occurs in about 1 in 3,000-4,000 children, is most often permanent and treatment is lifelong.
Q. What is a normal TSH level for a pregnant woman?
TSH levels during pregnancy
| Stage of pregnancy | Normal | Low |
|---|---|---|
| First trimester | 0.6–3.4 mU/L | < 0.6 mU/L |
| Second trimester | 0.37–3.6 mU/L | < 0.3 mU/L |
| Third trimester | 0.38–4.0 mU/L | < 0.3 mU/L |
Q. What foods should I avoid if I have hypothyroidism during pregnancy?
So if you do, it’s a good idea to limit your intake of Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips, and bok choy, because research suggests digesting these vegetables may block the thyroid’s ability to utilize iodine, which is essential for normal thyroid function.
Q. Is dhania water good for thyroid?
Yes, Dhaniya water is very beneficial for thyroid. This is due to the high mineral content (Vitamin B1, B2, B3) in Dhania. Drinking Dhania water early in the morning on an empty stomach improves symptoms of thyroid[19].
Q. Is cold water good for thyroid patients?
1. Hydrotherapy. End your showers with cold water aimed at your thyroid for ~30 seconds (throat/base of front of neck). This improves blood flow to the area, which will help deliver more nutrients for proper thyroid function (selenium, zinc, iodine, tyrosine, etc.).
