maternal hypothyroidism

How Does Maternal Hypothyroidism Affect Baby?

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How Does Maternal Hypothyroidism Affect Baby? Untreated maternal hypothyroidism can lead to preterm birth, low birth weight, and respiratory distress in the neonate. Enough evidence has accumulated over the years about the role of thyroxine in normal development of the fetal brain. How does maternal hypothyroidism affect fetus? Untreated maternal hypothyroidism can lead to preterm

How Does Hypothyroidism Affect The Maturation And Development Of A Growing Baby?

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How Does Hypothyroidism Affect The Maturation And Development Of A Growing Baby? Deprivation of the maternal thyroid hormone due to hypothyroidism can have irreversible effects on the fetus. Early studies found that children born to mothers with hypothyroidism during pregnancy had lower IQ and impaired psychomotor (mental and motor) development. What does hypothyroidism do to