Thyroid
Thyroid changes are very common during pregnancy and postpartum. Women with
HG often have thyroid disease or genetic thyroid abnormalities that may contribute
to the severity of HG. She may need to be evaluated by an endocrinologist (a
doctor specializing in care of glands such as the thyroid), especially if she
has tested abnormally for thyroid levels in the past or during pregnancy. Interpreting
results during pregnancy can be difficult. Mothers treated for thyroid disease/dysfunction
during pregnancy, should notify their pediatricians. Some infants born to moms
with thyroid disease have imbalances as well.
Women with untreated thyroid disease may be at greater risk for depression
after delivery. Testing is done by a simple blood test and should be considered
for women who have HG and postpartum depression.
Thyroid Disease »
Updated on:
Aug. 09, 2006 |
