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Posted On : 07 Feb 2005

Can a hypothyroid mother continue taking Thyroxine tablets while breast feeding her baby?What effect will it have on the baby? Will it affect the results of Thyroid fuction tests in the neonate?

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Answer Discussion :

Bijan Saha

Yes.There will be no effect on the baby. NO

20 years ago

saeedelsadek

she can with regular check up for thyroid function in infant. hyperthyroidism , it can affect

20 years ago

FAWZIAH ARIF

no contraindication to breast milk and no effect on the baby or the thyroid test

20 years ago

pediatriconcall

Thyroxine is not contraindicated while breastfeeding. They do not affect the thyroid function tests in neonates.

20 years ago

dr.nilang r soni

loose stools in neonate.
depressed levels of tsh-t4

20 years ago

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