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#1069038

Hi KMm,

Firstly congratulations! With my last pregnancy – youngest now 8 months I had 14/15 scans (can’t remember exactly). I was advised even after my recent thyroidectomy that I would require the same level of care as I am now on thyroxine and still have GD therefore they need to check the baby’s growth.

To be honest there aren’t any reasons why ultrasound would harm your baby otherwise they wouldn’t be allowed to perform so many in the one pregnancy. I found it very reassuring due to previous losses and was so thankful that my bloods would be monitored extra regularly.

HTH

xxx

[kmm]

#1019073

As a Graves’ patient – treated several years ago with RAI – who is pregnant. Are there medical reasons that more than the standard 2 ultrasounds need to be done during this pregnancy? Thank you!

[LaurelM]

#1069039

One very very very rare complication of a pregnancy for a GD mother (even after RAI or thyroidectomy and even with normal thyroid homone levels) is that the auto-antibody that causes the GD can cross the placenta and affect the baby. The auto-antibodies are produced by the immune system (not the thyroid gland) and travel in the blood. Another test they may request during pregnancy is the TSI to test the auto-antibody level. This can give them an indicator of likelihood of a problem but is not a 100% sure answer so they may want to do more frequent ultrasounds just to ensure that growth & development is on track.

Your baby’s doctor should also be aware of your history as they may want to keep a bit closer eye on growth and development for a couple of months after birth as well (and your children’s family medical history should include thyroid disease anyway).

As I said above, this is a very very very rare situation. I was still on a very low dose of ATD when I became pregnant with my second. I was able to discontinue the ATD about 6 weeks into the pregnancy and I delivered a very healthy happy girl who is now 2 1/2.

Also keep in mind that you will need more frequent thyroid level checks for up to a year post-partum as levels/replacement needs can fluctuate during this time.

I hope this helps.

Laurel

[mamabear]

#1069040

What are your levels now?
Are you on any meds for being Hypo?

Congrats on being preggies!!!

I agree with the others. I would like to mention a little reminder… Since you have had RAI and hopefully are GD free, it doesn’t mean that your children or down the road grandkids will be free of this disease. Just remember to tell the baby’s pediatrician and of course if you have more kids to tell the dr’s as well. It will become a part of their medical history from birth on.

Good for them to know down the road, just in case. But hoping they wont ever need that info.

Hugs for you and baby.

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