Thyroid Health for Moms-to-Be, Moms, and Babies
I’ve helped many women become pregnant after they’ve “failed” several rounds of in vitro fertilization (IVF). It didn’t take any fancy equipment, painful procedures, or expensive medications. It just took looking at these women like they were more than ovaries and uteruses. Many of these women had undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Once we discovered and corrected for this, they were quickly able to become pregnant – and stay pregnant. Optimizing thyroid health is also important for minimizing the risk of miscarriage, ensuring good development of a baby’s brain, and helping mom survive the postpartum period. What’s the Thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits...