under active thyroid

[joe080713]

I have just found out I'm pregnant, 4 weeks.  I took an under active thyroid after my last labour.  Does anyone else have this.  The internet talks a lot of miscarriages and birth defects.  I'm a nervous wreck.  Please help!

[Schmalzy]

I Have it. . I only got it since becoming pregnant.  I am on synthroid and it's good now.  :)

[Shanz04]

Oh and stay off the Internet. It will be your worst enemy if you let it!

[Shanz04]

I am hypothyroid and have hashimotos as well. So far so good at 16 weeks just male sure to check with your dr and have your levels checked also take your meds daily an hr before eating for maximum absorption

[Mermaid_Zombabe]

I have it too! My midwife prescribed thyroxin also. I take it every morning. No need to worry! My son is perfect and I'm 37 weeks!

[sew2009]

Just keep up on your taking your meds... your doc should test your levels a bit more frequent in pregnancy so you are on the right dose! :-) I am on pregnancy #3.... it's never been an issue for my babies or I! :-) good luck! :-)

[Newmummy657]

Yes I have the same thing, I was prescribed medication (thyroxin) at 4 weeks and have been taking it daily until now I'm 31 weeks.  My baby is developing perfectly!

[2shaky4u]

Hypothyroidism? I have it and I've had it since I was 8. My son who is 13 was born perfectly fine with no health problems. You just have to make sure your taking your medicine and at the right dose. I have an appointment to see my doctor so he can check my levels. You will be fine just make sure you take your medicine.