What are the risks of having Thyroid problems during pregnancy?

What are the risks of having Thyroid problems during pregnancy?

Some body I know is early in a pregnancy and just found out she has thyroid problems. What are the risks involved for the child? How severe are they?

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1. I'm not a doctor, so I don't want to tell you things that I'm not sure of, but I can tell you that I am trying to get pregnant and take Synthroid (the medicine you take to help w/ hypothyroidism). My doctor's told me it was safe to take during pregnancy.
   Best wishes!
2. There can be some potential risks ~ you didn't mention if your friend is hyperthyroid or hypothyroid. I myself have hypothyroidism (underactive) and am currently 7 months pregnant. Continued use of prescribed meds should be taken and closely monitored by her endocrinologist & obstetrician as levels may vary while pregnant. The baby does not have it's own thyroid function until the 2nd trimester. Also, with the thyroid medication, she should take it AT LEAST several hours before or after taking her prenatal vitamin.