The thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck, produces
hormones that help to regulate metabolism which can effect
energy levels, weight, mood, and body temperature. Both
hyperthyroidism (making too much of the thyroid hormones) and
hypothyroidism (not making enough hormones) can play a role in
situations like miscarriage, preeclampsia, and premature birth.
Why wouldn’t women who are planning to get pregnant be
encouraged to assess these health factors prior to conception? —
China Rose The author also mentioned a study that was done at
the Warren Albert Medical School of Brown University in Rhode
Island. Their findings were that children whose mothers had
undetected hypothyroidism during pregnancy had IQs that averaged
lower than the children of women with healthy thyroids. The
point of the article was that all pregnant women should be
screened for thyroid function. My intention for sharing this
information is not to scare anyone, but to merely pose the
question, “Why wouldn’t women who are planning to g