thyroid levels in pregnancy

[Kiara]

Hi! I have hyperthyroidism and have been having it for about ten years. I take medicine every day, and I had a surgery when I was younger.

I have heard that the levels should be different in a pregnant woman and a non pregnant. Any one knows the levels? I feel that the doctors usually dont have a lot of knowledge about this subject. I also heard it can harm the baby if the levels change during pregnancy. How much do they need to change to damage the baby?

[BabyCakesTor]

Have you been seeing your thyroid dr during your pregnancy?
My mom has Hypothyroid and sees a specialist regularly... Obviously she's not pregnant but IMO you should be consulting your OB and thyroid dr... I don't know anything personally of the subject... Sorry if I put my foot in my mouth :/

[harleyquinn]

I am no thyroid expert either but my DH has his removed and you are right, doctors kinda just throw a dosage at you and hope it works. Back when we lived in a big(ger) city, he started going to an endocrinologist to get better tracking on the meds.

I would THINK there would have to be some wild flucuations there to harm a baby..I think most of it would have an an affect on YOU and trickle down to baby eventually type scenario. Like anemia or the high blood pressure and perhaps you have watch your diet more carefully than the average person.

It does sound like yours is controlled and I don't think the average person knows what the levels are supposed to be in a pg vs non-pg person...I wish I did but my DH will never be pregnant LOL so we don't worry about that

I do know how it is extra worrisome going into pregnancy with an underlying health condition...the only thing you can really do is try to get the best care for yourself and try not to google too much stuff because it can really freak you out :/

I think seeing a specialist is not a bad idea if you are worried just for some bloodwork and a consultation and its a good thing to advocate for yourself and your unborn baby