Thyroid is a gland located in the lower part of a person's throat which produces hormones. During pregnancy, the need for thyroid hormones in a woman's body is more than normal. The main function of this hormone is to control the brain, nervous system, body temperature, heartbeat etc. The way its requirement increases during pregnancy, if it is not fulfilled in time, it can be harmful for the child to be born.
What problems are faced during pregnancy due to deficiency of thyroid hormone?
Asha Ayurveda's director and gynecologist Dr. Chanchal Sharma tells in this regard that due to deficiency of thyroid hormone, a pregnant woman has to face many problems. Although there are 2 types of thyroid. In simple language, there is a condition of hyperthyroidism in which a woman's weight starts decreasing than normal and there is also a risk of abortion. The other condition is hypothyroidism in which the level of TSH increases in the woman's body. Due to which complaints like fatigue, weight gain, gas formation, constipation persist.
Increasing number of people suffering from thyroid in India
According to a report, about 4 crore people in India have thyroid problem, out of which 80 percent are women. This disease can also occur in a healthy looking person, which most people are not even aware of. Therefore, a doctor should be contacted if any symptoms appear. During pregnancy, any woman should especially take care of her health and get her thyroid checked.
What is the role of thyroid hormone during pregnancy and how can it be treated?
The role of thyroid hormone is very important for the development of a child in the early days of pregnancy. It is very important for the mother to be healthy for the all-round development of a child growing in the womb. Although the thyroid gland of a child starts developing after 4 months, but it is not able to produce sufficient amount of hormones, so the responsibility of the child's development lies entirely on the pregnant woman. Therefore, she should keep getting regular checkups done and should take medicines only after consulting a doctor.
Having a low or high level of thyroid hormone is not good for your health. Both conditions can be harmful for a pregnant woman. In such a situation, there is a risk of miscarriage. In many cases, delivery has to be done before the expected time and the child's brain does not develop properly. But thyroid can be controlled by adopting proper treatment and a balanced lifestyle. Iodine therapy is also used for its treatment. Pregnant women must drink adequate amount of water so that their body remains hydrated. Increase the amount of vitamin A in your food. In this way you can control thyroid hormone.
