How is hypothyroidism treated during pregnancy?
Once hypothyroidism is diagnosed, thyroid hormone replacement therapy may be used to treat the mother. Dosage of thyroid hormone replacement therapy is based on the individual’s levels of thyroid hormones. The treatment is safe and essential to both mother and fetus. When the fetus is born, routine newborn screening includes a test of thyroid hormone levels. Click here to view the Online Resources of High-Risk Pregnancy This content was reviewed by Mid-Atlantic Womens Care, PLC. Please visit their site to find an Mid-Atlantic Womens Care obstetrician. To locate a CHKD physician or practice, search our physician directory, or call (757) 668-7500 or (800) 395-2453, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also e-mail us at healthline@chkd.org.
Once hypothyroidism is diagnosed, thyroid hormone replacement therapy may be used to treat the mother. Dosage of thyroid hormone replacement therapy is based on the individual’s levels of thyroid hormones. The treatment is safe and essential to both mother and fetus. When the fetus is born, routine newborn screening includes a test of thyroid hormone levels. Click here to view the Online Resources of High-Risk Pregnancy This content was reviewed by EVMS-Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Please visit their site to find more information on high risk pregnancies. To locate a CHKD physician or practice, search our physician directory, or call (757) 668-7500 or (800) 395-2453, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also e-mail us at healthline@chkd.org.
