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Is it true that mothers w/hypothyroidism should not breastfeed? why?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

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Breast feeding: There's no reason why a woman who is hypothyroid and on thyroid hormone replacement shouldn't or can't breastfeed under normal circumstances.Most new mothers with a preexisting thyroid condition should have a thyroid evaluation within a few weeks of delivery, to check for shifts in thyroid function.

Answered 4/27/2014

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