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Thyroid disorders & pregnancy

An undiagnosed or uncontrolled thyroid disorder can make it harder to conceive and can cause problems during pregnancy. We have guidance to help patients understand more about their thyroid disorder and how it may affect, or be affected by, pregnancy.

In addition, we have resources for medical professionals, consisting of two protocols, a template and a leaflet (information prescription) which have now been adopted by EMIS Health.

If you've been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder you should let your doctor know that you're trying for a baby because they may need to make changes to your medication. Women with a history of thyroid disease in their families and trying for a baby can be at risk of thyroid disease. 

If you're pregnant or want to get pregnant and you have thyroid disease or a history of thyroid disease in your family, please see the information on the following links:

Thyroid disorders and getting pregnant short film - shared with kind permission of Concise Medical Information Cines (CoMICs)

Pregnancy and hypothyroidism short film - shared with kind permission of Concise Medical Information Cines (CoMICs)

Pregnancy and hyperthyroidism short film - shared with kind permission of Concise Medical Information Cines (CoMICs)

Pregnancy and thyroid disorders - guidance for patients

Pregnancy and thyroid disorders - guidance for patients

Find out the key messages for women with thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism) who are pregnant or trying for a baby Read more

Published: 1st December, 2021

Updated: 29th June, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

Thyroid disorders in pregnancy

Thyroid disorders in pregnancy

Read our tips on how to manage thyroid disorders when trying to conceive or during pregnancy Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 25th July, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Pregnancy and thyroid disorders alert card

Pregnancy and thyroid disorders alert card

Read our alert card which provides key things you need to know about managing thyroid disorders in pregnancy Read more

Published: 21st September, 2021

Updated: 25th July, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Breastfeeding and thyroid disease

Breastfeeding and thyroid disease

Learn more about breastfeeding with thyroid disease Read more

Published: 4th August, 2021

Updated: 29th June, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Understanding thyroid function tests webinar

Understanding thyroid function tests webinar

Watch the recording of our 'Understanding thyroid function tests' webinar Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2020

Updated: 31st August, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Pregnancy and thyroid disorders - information for professionals

Pregnancy and thyroid disorders - information for professionals

Find reliable resources (including an EMIS information prescription) about thyroid disorders and pregnancy for medical professionals Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2019

Updated: 29th June, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

Thyroid in pregnancy - FAQS

Thyroid in pregnancy - FAQS

Find out more about fertility and pregnancy if you have hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Are thyroid medications safe in pregnancy and when breastfeeding? Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2019

Updated: 21st July, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

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