Thyroid medication

Thyroid hormones play a role in the production of 모유 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 자세한 내용은.

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. Wendy Jones. 2021. Thyroid Medication (under and over-active) and Breastfeeding ↩︎