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Mom of 2 children4 years ago

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My tsh was 6.4 during pregnancy and I was taking 75mcg but now after 3 months of delivery tsh is 0.01 and I am breastfeeding. Will it affect my baby too? What should I do now

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. Studies have indicated that propylthiouracil (PTU) is the drug of choice for a breastfeeding mother in this instance. It is excreted in small amounts into breastmilk and does not impact baby's thyroid function. Methimazole is an accepted option, baby should be monitored frequently.

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