Question
Does mom’s hypothyroidism lead to low child intelligence?
Answer
According to your description, if a pregnant woman has hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism), it may interfere with the secretion of fetal thyroid hormones. To determine if a child has hypothyroidism, a heel prick test needs to be conducted after birth. If the child is diagnosed with hypothyroidism, it may affect the child’s intellectual development. Usually, if the mother has hypothyroidism, the child may also have hypothyroidism, and then it is necessary to monitor and appropriately supplement levothyroxine sodium tablets.