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Post-Pregnancy Care
The days and weeks after giving birth can be one of the most challenging times for new mothers. Although you may want to focus every moment on your new infant, your own physical discomforts can get in the way. In addition to caring for your new baby, vaginal bleeding, uterine cramping, breast pain and postpartum depression can require your attention.
Thyroid Problems in a Pregnancy
A basic understanding of the thyroid function and test results is needed to understand thyroid problems during a pregnancy. The thyroid makes hormones referred to as T4 and T3; both are vital to the healthy functioning of the mom’s body and the growing baby. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), produced by the pituitary gland, tells the thyroid just how much T4 and T3 to produce. Blood tests measure TSH, T4 and T3 levels, although typically only the close monitoring of TSH and T4 is necessary. Although the effects of thyroid problems left untreated in pregnancy can be severe, it is important to know that–with close monitoring and treatment–most women with thyroid problems in pregnancy have healthy babies, according to the March of Dimes.