The thyroid is the most important gland in our body as it secrete hormones T3+T4 which regulate metabolism , growth, stress levels and response to injury. Thyroid levels impact maternal and fetal well-being hence, the changes that the thyroid undergoes during pregnancy to meet the growing foetus demands to be well understood. Thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy: Risks and strategies for management by experts (File Photo) In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Juhee Jain, MBBS, MD, Director-Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital in Delhi, revealed, “Any disruption in thyroid levels can have profound implications on mother and baby both.
An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroid) can lead to adverse outcomes in pregnancy like miscarriage, preterm birth, low birth weight of baby developmental delays and lower IQ of baby.” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India's general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! She added, “An overactive gland (Hyperthyroid) can lead to advanced outcomes like Preeclampsia in the mother—growth retardation, preterm birth, and fetal goiter in foetus.
Regular monitoring of the thyroid levels of mothers is essential to ensure the best outcome for the mother & baby. Specially the Neurocognitive and intellectual function of the baby. Need to maintain TSH level <3 mU/L in pregnancy.
” Bringing her expertise to the same, Dr Dhivyambigai, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Apollo Cradle and Ch.
