Taking thyroid medication to affect the fetus is not a common concern of many mothers who find out they are pregnant while undergoing thyroid treatment. Although studies show that thyroid medication has little effect on the fetus, however, to ensure safety, usually pregnant women are prescribed thyroid medication with the lowest dose. When taking the drug, mother and baby also need to be closely monitored throughout pregnancy.

Vietnam is located in an area with iodine deficiency, especially in mountainous areas, so pregnant women are at high risk of thyroid disease. One of the diseases that need attention is hypothyroidism, which if not detected and treated promptly can cause dangerous complications for both mother and fetus.

Hypothyroidism during pregnancy can cause serious complications, affecting both the mother and the fetus. Therefore, mothers need to know the early signs of hypothyroidism to intervene promptly and prevent the disease through newborn screening measures.

Hypothyroidism during pregnancy will cause complications and have significant effects on both mother and baby. Therefore, mothers need to understand the causes and ways to prevent hypothyroidism during pregnancy so that mother and baby stay healthy throughout pregnancy.