ATA - Maternal Fetal Symposium
Presents a number of lectures on the impact of maternal thyroid status on fetal development. Windows Media Player required.
BMJ - Hypothyroidism in pregnancy affects babies&a
Pregnant women with untreated hypothyroidism give birth to children with slightly lower IQs.
eMedicine - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and Pregnan
Covers the background, pathophysiology, and frequency of Postpartum Thyroiditis, Hashimoto's and Graves' Disease.
EndocrineWeb - Thyroid Problems During Pregnancy
Discusses hypothyroid and hyperthyroid issues and overlooked symptoms of new mothers.
Endotext.com - Endocrinology of Pregnancy, Thyroid
Ontogenesis of fetal thyroid function, maternal contribution, placental transfer of hormone, amniotic fluid and detection of fetal thyroid dysfunction.
Infertility - A Couple's Survival Guide
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, ovulatory dysfunction and treatments.
JAMA - Fetal Loss Associated With Excess Thyroid H
The standard practice of increasing thyroid hormone replacement doses in hypothyroid pregnant women leads to higher miscarriage and lower birth weights.
JCEM - Impact of Ovarian Hyperstimulation on Thyro
Study on thyroid function and first weeks of pregnancy and the major role of T4.
OB/Gyn News Online - Subclinical Thyroid Disease L
Women with a history of very early preterm delivery before completing 32 weeks' gestation should be screened for thyroid disease.
Overactivity of the Thyroid Gland During Pregnancy
Questions and answers on the effects of hyperthyroidism on pregancy and after.
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Needs to be Identified
New statement by the ATA urges physicians to be aggressive in identifying and treating women.
Telegraph News - Pregnant women who take slimming
An American study of thousands of mothers and their adult offspring has found that medication used to treat thyroid deficiency and amphetamine-based diet pills appeared to have influenced sexual orientation.
Thyroid Disease, Pregnancy and Fertility
Discusses fertility, menstruation, breast feeding, Graves' Disease, and Thyroxine treatment. From the Thyroid Foundation of Canada.
Thyroid Problems May Be a Cause of Very Preterm De
Pregnant women who deliver before 32 weeks may have an underactive thyroid or thyroid antibodies, which indicates autoimmune thyroid disease.