Maternal Thyroid Deficiency during Pregnancy and Subsequent Neuropsychological Development of the Child

19992,569 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

James E. Haddow · Foundation for Blood Research

Glenn E. Palomaki

Susan E. Waisbren · Boston Children's Museum

James D. Faix

Abstract

Undiagnosed hypothyroidism in pregnant women may adversely affect their fetuses; therefore, screening for thyroid deficiency during pregnancy may be warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 341, Issue 8, pp. 549-555

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199908193410801

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