I had postpartum thyroiditis after my first pregnancy, got treated, and felt back to normal in a few months. Now Im pregnant againis it likely to reoccur?
No one knows for sure. However, if you have a prior experience with postpartum thyroiditis, it is possible that you will get it again. Talk to your doctor about your chances, and be proactive in getting follow-up appointments and retests of TSH and T4 during pregnancy and after delivery. Help Im desperately trying to nurse my new daughter, and its just not working out. Shes not having enough bowel movements or wet diapers, and she just doesnt seem satisfied at the breast. Ive checked with lactation consultants and they say the babys positioning is just fine, and that I just need to feed her more often. I dont think Im making enough milk. Could this have anything at all to do with my thyroid disorder? It very well could have EVERYTHING to do with your thyroid disorder. Often, a period of low milk supply may in fact be a sign of postpartum thyroid problems. However, only a check of your TSH and T4 levels will uncover the truth. In the meantime, continue working with your lactation consul
