Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disorder that can lead to various health problems when severe. Some pregnant women also suffer from this disease. Although they can be well controlled under the guidance of doctors during pregnancy, they may also worry about not being able to breastfeed their babies in the future. So, can pregnant women with hyperthyroidism breastfeed?
Whether pregnant women with hyperthyroidism can breastfeed in the future depends on their specific condition. Breastfeeding is usually not recommended for pregnant women with hyperthyroidism, as hyperthyroidism itself is an endocrine wasting disease, especially for some women who already have weak constitution and obvious weight loss when suffering from hyperthyroidism. It is even more inappropriate to breastfeed in the presence of such malnutrition.
If pregnant women with hyperthyroidism have mild symptoms and no obvious functional abnormalities, and do not need to use anti thyroid drugs for treatment during this period, they can also breastfeed their babies under the guidance of a doctor after examination. However, they must pay attention to the progression of their own condition and promptly follow medical advice for treatment if any discomfort occurs.
Some women with hyperthyroidism may use antithyroid drugs for treatment during lactation, but with a safe dosage and medication interval, they can breastfeed under the guidance of a doctor after taking the medication for 4 hours. Moreover, the use of such anti thyroid drugs must be tailored to the characteristics of breastfeeding women, using drugs and safe doses that are relatively safe for breastfeeding, and there should be a safe interval between medication or medication can only be taken after breastfeeding.
