Women with hypothyroidism should discuss their condition with their doctor before becoming pregnant. Uncontrolled hypothyroidism raises the chance of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and preeclampsia, which is a potentially serious complication that increases blood pressure. Untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy may also affect the baby’s growth and brain development. Thyroid medications can help prevent these problems and are safe to take during pregnancy.
Postpartum thyroiditis sometimes goes undiagnosed because the symptoms are mistaken for postpartum blues: the exhaustion and moodiness that sometimes follow delivery. Women whose symptoms do not go away within 6 months should talk with their doctor.
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Source: National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service