This women’s day, learn about the Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy with our expert Dr Shivani Chandan L, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar.

Hypothyroidism during pregnancy is not common. However, the symptoms can be overlooked because some mimic the hormonal changes of a normal pregnancy, such as tiredness and weight gain. If left untreated, maternal hypothyroidism poses a risk for both mother and baby.

Dr Shivani Chandan L is presently working as a consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar. She is a clinician par excellence with sound knowledge in this field. She practises evidence-based medicine providing patient-centred care. Her expertise lies in the management of complex high-risk pregnancies, instrumental deliveries and vaginal birth after previous caesarean. She has worked in a busy tertiary care referral hospital gaining vast experience in dealing with complicated Obstetric cases associated with Heart disease, endocrine disorders, kidney disease, bleeding disorders requiring multidisciplinary inputs. She believes in protocol led, a team-based approach which contributes immensely in reducing caesarean section rates. She has a special interest in Obstetric intensive care and emergency obstetric care.

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Dr. Trolice discusses how the thyroid affects both pregnancy and the ability to conceive.

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Erik K. Alexander, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, explains the relationship between thyroid disease and pregnancy.

Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can dramatically affect the success of a future pregnancy or an ongoing pregnancy. It’s very important that any expectant mother with thyroid disease be monitored very closely throughout pregnancy to minimize risk to the child.
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Watch San Antonio Thyroidologist Dr. Kathleen Hands discuss how thyroid disease can affect you during pregnancy. Valerie tried for over 9 years to have a child but her thyroid issues kept her from utilizing IVF. Watch Valerie talk about how Dr. Hands was able to help get her hypothyroidism under control and how she was eventually able to conceive with IVF.
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