Thyroid medication

Thyroid hormones play a role in the production of स्तन का दूध and just like naturally produced thyroid hormones, some thyroid medication will pass to the breastmilk. This is considered safe and is not contraindicated for breastfeeding.1 2

Please also see Medication अधिक जानकारी के लिए.

Refer to a primary healthcare provider with any concerns regarding becoming a milk donor and disclose taking thyroid medication to potential recipients.

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  1. NHS – Levothyroxine and breastfeeding ↩︎
  2. वेंडी जोन्स. 2021. थायराइड दवा (अंडर और ओवर-एक्टिव) और स्तनपान ↩︎