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When, Why and How to Think about the Thyroid in the Postpartum Period
- Speaker: Brenda Wagner , MD, FRCS(C) Diplomate ABOG
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- Duration: 60 Mins
- Credits: 1 CERP, 1 ACM CPD, 1 ACNM CEU, 0.1 Midwifery CEU
Abstract:
Most maternity care providers are aware of the importance of the euthyroid state in the preconceptual and antenatal period. However, the thyroid gland continues to play an important role postpartum. Failing to attend to the thyroid can lead to an increased risk of postpartum depression and missing thyroid disorders may impact the return of menstruation and future fertility. Learn more about the guidelines for postpartum screening, the signs, symptoms and potential complications of the most common postpartum thyroid disorders and current treatments for postpartum thyroid disorders along with their safety for breastfeeding.
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When, Why and How to Think about the Thyroid in the Postpartum Period
Most maternity care providers are aware of the importance of the euthyroid state in the preconceptual and antenatal period. However, the thyroid gland continues to play an important role postpartum. Failing to attend to the thyroid can lead to an increased risk of postpartum depression and missing thyroid disorders may impact the return of menstruation and future fertility. Learn more about the guidelines for postpartum screening, the signs, symptoms and potential complications of the most common postpartum thyroid disorders and current treatments for postpartum thyroid disorders along with their safety for breastfeeding.
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