- General info on thyroid problems and breastfeeding
- Hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels) and breastfeeding
- Hyperthyroidism (high thyroid levels) and breastfeeding
- Postpartum Thyroid Problems
- Thyroid Cancer
- General thyroid information
- Breastfeeding and Thyroid Problems: Studies and References
General info on thyroid problems and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding when mom has thyroid problems @ ![]()
Thyroid Medications approved by the AAP for use in breastfeeding mothers @ ![]()
Radioactive dyes, scans and therapeutic use of radioisotopes during lactation @ ![]()
Anti-thyroid/thyroid agents and breastfeeding from Drugs / Chemicals in Human Breast Milk: Module 15 of the American Association of Poison Control Center’s electronic continuing education program for Specialists in Poison Information
Hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels) and breastfeeding
I may have hypothyroidism; can I still breastfeed my baby? LLLI FAQ
Low milk supply: Can it be due to a thyroid problem? by Debbi Donovan, IBCLC
Hypothyroidism and Breastfeeding by Karen Fishman, RN, CCE, IBCLC
Hyperthyroidism (high thyroid levels) and breastfeeding
I may have an overactive thyroid; can I still breastfeed my baby? LLLI FAQ
Hyperthyroidism and Breastfeeding by Karen Fishman, RN, CCE, IBCLC
Lactation in mothers with Graves’ disease from Chapter 14: “Thyroid Regulation and Dysfunction in the Pregnant Patient” in The Thyroid and Its Diseases
Postpartum Thyroid Problems
Thyroid function: Does it influence milk production? by Debbi Donovan, IBCLC
Thyroid Problems During and after Pregnancy from the Thyroid Foundation of America
Thyroid Problems and Pregnancy from EndocrineWeb.com, talks about thyroid problems both during pregnancy and postpartum
Postpartum Endocrine Disorders from eMedicine.com
What every woman should watch for after giving birth by Kathy Evans Wisner discusses thyroid problems in postpartum mothers
Thyroid Cancer
Breastfeeding through Thyroid Cancer Q&A by Cher Sealy RN, BSN, IBCLC, LLLL
Thyroid Cancer general information from EndocrineWeb.com
General thyroid information
Endocrinologists Say TSH Normal Range is Now 0.3 to 3 by Mary Shomon
Your Thyroid from EndocrineWeb.com has clear, comprehensive information on thyroid problems with helpful illustrations
AllThyroid.org from the Thyroid Foundation of America
New York Thyroid Center, Center for Research, Education and Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid Foundation of Canada has a number of health guides and other educational materials available online
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists website.
Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Evaluation and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Articles from eMedicine.com
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves Disease
- Thyroiditis, Subacute
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Disease at About.com has tons of information about thyroid disease. Start with the article called “Thyroid Disease 101.”
Thyroid Disease Manager is a comprehensive website on thyroid disease and includes the online text The Thyroid and Its Diseases
Endocrine Disorders of Pregnancy, Chapter 14 of Female Reproductive Endocrinology by Mark E. Molitch, MD and Lisa P. Purdy, MD, CM
Thyroid Disorders message board (scroll down and click on “Thyroid Disorders”) at HealthBoards.com
