A recently published book on THYROID PROBLEMS, FERTILITY, PREGNANCY, AND BFING........
I thought anyone w/a thyroid condition may consider getting this book.
It's Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Success, by Mary Shomon
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SECTION 1: OVERVIEW OF THYROID CONDITIONS
ABOUT YOUR THYROID
Risk Factors for Thyroid Disease
HYPOTHYROIDISM
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
Diagnosing Hypothyroidism
Treating Hypothyroidism
HYPERTHYROIDISM
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism
Treating Hyperthyroidism
GOITER
Symptoms of Goiter
Diagnosing Goiter
Treating Goiter
THYROID NODULES
Symptoms of Thyroid Nodules
Diagnosing Thyroid Nodules
Treating Thyroid Nodules
THYROID CANCER
Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer
Diagnosing Thyroid Cancer
Treating Thyroid Cancer
SECTION 2: THYROID CONDITIONS AND PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM AND PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HASHIMOTO'S AND GRAVES' DISEASE AND PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GOITER IN PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THYROID NODULES IN PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THYROID CANCER IN PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR POST-PARTUM THYROID PROBLEMS
Symptoms of Post-Partum Thyroid Disease
Diagnosing Post-Partum Thyroid Disease
Treating Post-Partum Thyroid Disease
Weight Changes in Post-Partum Thyroiditis
Depression in Post-Partum Thyroiditis
SECTION 3: HYPOTHYROIDISM AND PREGNANCY
THE IMPORTANCE OF TREATMENT
PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY IF YOU'RE ALREADY HYPOTHYROID
Optimize Your Thyroid Function
Take Folic Acid
Start Prenatal Vitamins
Get Enough Iodine
Chart Your Fertility Cycles
HYPOTHYROIDISM THAT DEVELOPS DURING PREGNANCY
MANAGING HYPOTHYROIDISM DURING PREGNANCY
Find Out As Early as Possible That You're Pregnant
Have Your First Doctor's Visit Right Away
Prepare for Your First Doctor Visit
Frequent Testing
Take Your Thyroid Hormone Properly
Eat Healthily, and Don't Gain Too Much Weight
AFTER DELIVERY
Be Prepared for Hormonal Changes After Delivery
Be Prepared for Post-Pregnancy Hair Loss
SECTION 4: FERTILITY PROBLEMS AND THE THYROID
THE THYROID/ANTIBODY/FERTILITY CONNECTION
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ANTIBODIES
WHAT YOU CAN DO
SECTION 5: YOUR THYROID AND BREASTFEEDING
BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS AS A SIGN OF POST-PARTUM THYROID DISEASE
BREASTFEEDING WHEN YOU HAVE A THYROID CONDITION
Should you continue taking your thyroid hormone drugs (i.e., Synthroid, Levoxyl, Armour, Thyrolar) when you're breastfeeding?
If your baby is found to be hypothyroid, can your take the thyroid hormone yourself, and have it pass through into the breast milk?
Can you get a thyroid scan when you're breastfeeding?
Can you get Radioactive Iodine Treatment (RAI) treatment while you're breastfeeding?
Can you breastfeed while taking antithyroid drugs like Methimazole, Tapazole, or PTU, as a treatment for hyperthyroidism/Graves' Disease?
SOLVING BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS
Nursing Vacations
Diet and Liquids
Herbs and Teas
Reglan / Domperidone
WHEN YOU NEED TO USE FORMULA
Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
Cup/Syringe Feeding
Avoiding Soy Formula
Adding Essential Fatty Acids
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES
Books
Websites
REFERENCES
You can get it for discount price $11, plus $2 shipping up until 2/28 at this website:
thyroid & pregnancy book purchase
I'm not sure if you can get it cheaper on Amazon or not, you can check. Good Luck to all Thyroid TTCers![]()
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It's Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Success, by Mary Shomon
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SECTION 1: OVERVIEW OF THYROID CONDITIONS
ABOUT YOUR THYROID
Risk Factors for Thyroid Disease
HYPOTHYROIDISM
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
Diagnosing Hypothyroidism
Treating Hypothyroidism
HYPERTHYROIDISM
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism
Treating Hyperthyroidism
GOITER
Symptoms of Goiter
Diagnosing Goiter
Treating Goiter
THYROID NODULES
Symptoms of Thyroid Nodules
Diagnosing Thyroid Nodules
Treating Thyroid Nodules
THYROID CANCER
Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer
Diagnosing Thyroid Cancer
Treating Thyroid Cancer
SECTION 2: THYROID CONDITIONS AND PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM AND PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HASHIMOTO'S AND GRAVES' DISEASE AND PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GOITER IN PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THYROID NODULES IN PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THYROID CANCER IN PREGNANCY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR POST-PARTUM THYROID PROBLEMS
Symptoms of Post-Partum Thyroid Disease
Diagnosing Post-Partum Thyroid Disease
Treating Post-Partum Thyroid Disease
Weight Changes in Post-Partum Thyroiditis
Depression in Post-Partum Thyroiditis
SECTION 3: HYPOTHYROIDISM AND PREGNANCY
THE IMPORTANCE OF TREATMENT
PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY IF YOU'RE ALREADY HYPOTHYROID
Optimize Your Thyroid Function
Take Folic Acid
Start Prenatal Vitamins
Get Enough Iodine
Chart Your Fertility Cycles
HYPOTHYROIDISM THAT DEVELOPS DURING PREGNANCY
MANAGING HYPOTHYROIDISM DURING PREGNANCY
Find Out As Early as Possible That You're Pregnant
Have Your First Doctor's Visit Right Away
Prepare for Your First Doctor Visit
Frequent Testing
Take Your Thyroid Hormone Properly
Eat Healthily, and Don't Gain Too Much Weight
AFTER DELIVERY
Be Prepared for Hormonal Changes After Delivery
Be Prepared for Post-Pregnancy Hair Loss
SECTION 4: FERTILITY PROBLEMS AND THE THYROID
THE THYROID/ANTIBODY/FERTILITY CONNECTION
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ANTIBODIES
WHAT YOU CAN DO
SECTION 5: YOUR THYROID AND BREASTFEEDING
BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS AS A SIGN OF POST-PARTUM THYROID DISEASE
BREASTFEEDING WHEN YOU HAVE A THYROID CONDITION
Should you continue taking your thyroid hormone drugs (i.e., Synthroid, Levoxyl, Armour, Thyrolar) when you're breastfeeding?
If your baby is found to be hypothyroid, can your take the thyroid hormone yourself, and have it pass through into the breast milk?
Can you get a thyroid scan when you're breastfeeding?
Can you get Radioactive Iodine Treatment (RAI) treatment while you're breastfeeding?
Can you breastfeed while taking antithyroid drugs like Methimazole, Tapazole, or PTU, as a treatment for hyperthyroidism/Graves' Disease?
SOLVING BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS
Nursing Vacations
Diet and Liquids
Herbs and Teas
Reglan / Domperidone
WHEN YOU NEED TO USE FORMULA
Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
Cup/Syringe Feeding
Avoiding Soy Formula
Adding Essential Fatty Acids
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES
Books
Websites
REFERENCES
You can get it for discount price $11, plus $2 shipping up until 2/28 at this website:
thyroid & pregnancy book purchase
I'm not sure if you can get it cheaper on Amazon or not, you can check. Good Luck to all Thyroid TTCers
