Breastfeeding With Thyroid Disease, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism

The following are the sources used in putting together this list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about breastfeeding and thyroid disease.

Radioactive iodine treatment is a common treatment for hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease. But is it safe for a woman who is breastfeeding to be treated with radioactive iodine?

The primary reason for a thyroid scan in a nursing mother is to differentiate between postpartum thyroiditis and Graves' Disease. But is it safe for a woman to get a thyroid scan when breastfeeding?

The issue of breastfeeding while taking antithyroid drugs is controversial. Can a woman taking antithyroid drugs like methimazole (Tapazole), carbimoazole, or propylthiouracil (PTU) safely breastfeed her newborn or infant?

Many women want their new babies to have the health benefits of breastfeeding. But women are also told to be careful about medications and medical treatments while nursing. This FAQ looks at key questions women who are being treated for thyroid disease -- including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism -- may have, regarding breastfeeding their infants.

Many women want their new babies to have the health benefits of breastfeeding. But women are also told to be careful about medications and medical treatments while nursing. This FAQ looks at key questions women who are being treated for thyroid disease -- including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism -- may have, regarding breastfeeding their infants.

Many women want their new babies to have the health benefits of breastfeeding. But women are also told to be careful about medications and medical treatments while nursing. This FAQ looks at key questions women who are being treated for thyroid disease -- including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism -- may have, regarding breastfeeding their infants.