Supposedly Have Borderline Low thyroid....just Found Out I'm Pregnant.

My family has a history of jacked up thyroids. With my 1st pregnancy my levels were borderline low and my doctor at the time said we could just watch it. We did, it was fine, baby was fine, no problems at all. I'm now pg with #2 baby and my new ob/gyn saw my levels and sent me to an endocrinologist (probably in my 2nd month of pregnancy) who put me on synthroid. I must say I think it has helped me not gain as much weight and I probably feel better from being on it. I will also have to continue taking it the rest of my life, which is fine. I don't know anything about having to be on it the first week for the baby's sake but I wasn't and neither of my children seem to be effected by that (although I haven't delivered yet, I don't expect any complications according to sono's etc.). I think it will be just fine for you, either way.
P.S. My endocrinologist firmly believes pregnant women need good thyroid levels but didn't seem too concerned that it was 2 months into my pregnancy that I got on medications. I hope that helps calm your fears. The internet can be a scary place!

Trust your endocrinologist - they are the experts on Thyroid.

And, if it's marginally low, I can't imagine that is a huge concern (believe me, they would act immediately upon it knowing that you are pregnant). There are likely more side effects from being on the medication than not. Synthroid is the most common Thyroid medication on the market though others are available. I'd recommend looking both medications up on a reputable site such as MayoClinic.com or WebMD.

You may also want to call your OB/GYN ahead of an appointment to see if they have any thoughts or concerns.

Thanks,
D.

My cousin has low thyroid and takes meds (when not pregnant) and has had two pregnancies (taking meds both times). They monitored her more frequently during pregnancy to make sure the dosages were accurate. During her second pregnancy, they had a little more difficulty getting the dosage right and her son was a bit larger than most (9lbs) which I was told is a side effect of not getting the meds exactly right. Other than that, she and babies have all been fine.

PS- Stop checking the internet...it will scare the hell out of you!! :-)

Congrats!!!

Don't worry too much about it. my first I had to finally go on medicine mid pregnancy, and my other two I did fine with just testing the lines on my levels. It's when you are way low that it can be a problem. Just make sure they keep an eye on it as your pregnancy goes. Check about ever 2-3 months. Congrats on the pregnancy.

Just make sure your levels are checked regularly throughout your pregnancy, and you take any med's to correct your levels. Trust your endocrinologist, they know what they are doing.

I had my thyroid mostly removed prior to my pregnancies, but had 3 very normal, healthy pregancies and babies.

Your levels usually change during your pregnancy and your endocrinologist will be able to make any adjustments your body needs.

Try not to worry too much, as that is not good for you or your new baby.

Congratulations on the pregnancy!
J.

your doctor and not what you read online. they went to medical school for a reason!