Thyroid health is important for a healthy pregnancy. The hormones produced by the thyroid support the normal intrauterine development of the fetus, in particular, the development of the organ systems of the future baby: cardiovascular, sex, nervous, etc. Before planning a pregnancy, you must go through an examination of the thyroid gland from an endocrinologist and exclude possible pathologies.
At the initial stage, diseases of the thyroid gland may not manifest in any way and do not cause pain. One of the very first symptoms that should alert the patient is an increase in organ.
Pregnancy with thyroid disease is possible, but requires special medical supervision.
Proper nutrition, containing a sufficient amount of iodine, a mandatory condition for a healthy pregnancy. The products useful for the organism of the future mother include:
a fish;
persimmon;
sea ​​kale;
kiwi.
A balanced diet and regular visits to the endocrinologist will reduce the risk of developing thyroid disease.
What are thyroid diseases during pregnancy?
The most common diseases are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not cope with its work, the level of hormones needed by the body drops rapidly. A pregnant woman may be tormented by weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, a state of despondency and depression, nausea, swelling, weight gain. Hypotheriosis is dangerous due to high risks of fetal death, miscarriage, and serious developmental pathologies.
Hyperthyroidism – a condition in which the thyroid gland
produces excess hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine.
A woman may experience irritability, lack of appetite. Sharp weight loss, high blood pressure are possible. Hyperthyroidism can provoke early labor, increase the risk of preeclampsia and fetal abnormalities. Pregnancy in the absence of the thyroid gland is allowed to plan a year after rehabilitation and constant monitoring of the level of thyroid hormones. Only after all the doctor’s instructions are met, the expectant mother can count on a healthy pregnancy and the absence of complications.
Risks remain high: miscarriage, fetal hypoxia, birth of a child with mental and physical pathologies are possible. While carrying the baby, the patient should take hormonal preparations that support thyroxin and triiodothyronine at an optimal level.
Pregnancy and diseases of the thyroid gland are compatible, but it is worth preparing for possible complications and strictly observe the doctor’s prescriptions.