Pregnant women with hypothyroidism can breastfeed.
The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormone, thyroid hormone has the function of promoting human growth and development, etc. Pregnant women with hypothyroidism will cause a decrease in thyroid hormone secretion, thyroid hormone does not affect the breast milk, the newborn itself will also secrete thyroid hormone, so breastfeeding for patients with thyroid will not affect the health of the baby.
Hypothyroidism should pay attention to the diet of appropriate intake of iodine-containing foods, such as kelp, seaweed, fish and shrimp, etc., appropriate supplementation of food rich in iron, vitamin B12, try to avoid eating cold, spicy, stimulating food.
Patients with hypothyroidism should take levothyroxine sodium tablets during breastfeeding as prescribed by the doctor, and need to take medication for life, it is recommended that levothyroxine sodium tablets be taken on an empty stomach in the morning, and take them at intervals with other medications, and regular thyroid function tests should be done. If there is any discomfort symptoms need to consult a doctor in time.