In a new paper published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, researchers assert that universal thyroid screening in early pregnancy holds promise for improving fetal and maternal outcomes.
Research has shown that maternal thyroid hormones are critical for a baby’s brain development. A fetus is completely reliant on thyroid hormones from its mother up to 16 weeks, a critical period for brain development.
Too much or too little can reduce later IQ, and increases the risk of premature...
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