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Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy

¹Grady Health Systems, Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA.

The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing

|May 21, 1998

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Thyroid dysfunction is common in women of childbearing age. Well-controlled thyroid issues lead to good pregnancy outcomes, with perinatal nurses playing a key role in patient support and education.

Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Women's Health
Perinatal Care

Background:

Thyroid dysfunction is a prevalent endocrine disorder affecting women during their reproductive years.
Effective management of thyroid conditions is crucial for achieving favorable pregnancy outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide perinatal nurses with essential knowledge regarding thyroid physiology and pathophysiology.
To outline the impact of common thyroid disorders on pregnancy.
To detail clinical management strategies for perinatal nurses.

Main Methods:

Literature review on thyroid physiology, pathophysiology, and common thyroid disorders.
Analysis of the effects of these disorders on pregnancy.
Synthesis of clinical management implications for perinatal nursing practice.

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Main Results:

Thyroid dysfunction is the second most common endocrine disorder in women of childbearing age.
Controlled thyroid dysfunction results in pregnancy outcomes comparable to those in women without thyroid disease.
Perinatal nurses require specific knowledge and skills to support affected women.

Conclusions:

Perinatal nurses are vital in supporting pregnant women with thyroid dysfunction through education and informed care.
Understanding thyroid disorders is essential for optimizing maternal and fetal health during pregnancy.