Goiter is a disease of the thyroid gland, an endocrine gland located in the front, lower part of the neck, pressing on the sides of the larynx and the first rings of the trachea.

Iodine is a chemical element found in nature, essential for the body, participating in the formation, development and maintenance of human activities. For pregnant women and young children, iodine deficiency will cause serious diseases.

Iodized salt contains a small amount of sodium iodide or potassium iodide. Iodized salt for babies is also made from regular salt, the same shape and taste but has added iodine, bringing many benefits to the development of young children. However, children under 1 year old need to be careful when eating salt and whether to give children iodized salt when their diet is adequate is something mothers need to consider.

A mother who lacks iodine during pregnancy can give birth to a child with congenital hypothyroidism, mental retardation, becoming a burden to the family and society. Therefore, for the fetus to develop optimally and the mother to be healthy enough to give birth, raise and care for the child, it is necessary to supplement iodine for pregnant mothers according to the doctor's instructions.