Understanding your thyroid health and baby's growth
You are now at 36 weeks and 5 days of pregnancy.
Your baby is doing well.
We're here to support you through the final weeks.
You had thyroid cancer surgery about 11 months ago.
Your thyroid is a small gland in your neck that makes hormones. These hormones help your body use energy and stay healthy.
After your surgery, your body can't make these hormones anymore.
That's why you take Synthroid every day. It replaces the hormones your thyroid used to make.
During pregnancy, your body needs different amounts of thyroid hormone.
We need to check if your current dose is right for you and your baby.
Thyroid hormone helps your baby's brain grow and develop properly.
Getting the right amount is important, especially in the last few months of pregnancy.
The right thyroid hormone level helps prevent:
Good news: We can easily check your levels with a simple blood test.
If we need to adjust your medication, that's a quick and safe change.
Your baby looks great on today's ultrasound!
Everything we measured shows your baby is healthy and growing well.
Weekly visits to monitor you and your baby closely.
You're getting close to meeting your baby, so we want to keep a close eye on things.
This is routine monitoring, not a sign of problems.
Weekly visits in the final weeks are normal for many pregnancies.
Continue taking Synthroid 175 micrograms every day.
Don't stop or change your dose unless we tell you to.
Complete the thyroid function test this week.
This helps us know if we need to adjust your medication.
These visits help us make sure you and your baby stay healthy.
Bring any questions you have.
You and your baby are doing well.
We are partners in your care.
Your job: Take your medication and come to appointments.
Our job: Monitor closely and adjust your care as needed.
Together: Keep you and your baby healthy through delivery.
Questions? Write them down and bring them to your next appointment.