Hashimoto's...wanna get pregnant

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Registered: 09-02-2004
Hashimoto's...wanna get pregnant
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Thu, 09-02-2004 - 8:26pm
Hi,

Is there anyone out there who has Hashimoto's who has had a successful pregnancy? Also -- what is your opinion about weight loss before pregnancy?

My new doctor tells me I should lose a significant amount of weight before I try to get pregnant. My old doctor (loved her, but she stopped practicing) told me I could start any time. New doc thinks I am at high risk for gestational diabetes and possible miscarriage. I could be at risk for those even w/o the hypothyroid!!!

Anyway...really want to throw caution to the wind and have a little one. I am 31 and am really anxious to start a family.

I would really appreciate any opinions or advice.

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-PoGi

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-19-2004
Fri, 09-03-2004 - 1:25pm
Dont know much about pregnancy and hashi's!

Just saw no one answered so I thought I would say hi and stuff.

I would listen to your doc. It's always better for you and the baby if you are at a healthier weight! I had gestational diabetes and had to take insulin shots, which sucked!

I had to go to the docs more often, get tested...etc. I mean if you aren't too over weight- within 20lbs, I guess it wouldn't be such a big deal, but if you are more it's probably a good idea to try and lose a little.

I know it's hard though!

I hope this helps some! Good luck to you!

April