Pregnancy is an incredibly joyful time, but what happens if your thyroid goes haywire? This slideshow shows how you can develop a thyroid condition, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and postpartum thyroiditis, during or after pregnancy.
When you're pregnant, your body is constantly evolvingyour belly is growing,
your hormones are changing, and sometimes your thyroid goes haywire. Because
of these changes, pregnancy can trigger a thyroid problem. You may be more susceptible
to a thyroid condition during pregnancy for genetic reasons, from pre-existing
hypothyroidism that hasn't been treated properly, or from previous damage or
removal of the thyroid to treat hyperthyroidism.