Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Mothers Linked to ADHD in their Children
Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson2020-11-10T20:49:22-06:00Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Women Thyroid signals have significant influence on brain function. Especially the mother’s thyroid signals, during the first three months, on the developing brain of her unborn child. If a mother has insufficient thyroid signals, called hypothyroidism, this may contribute to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder of children in the U.S. This recent research comes out of NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine. This new investigation showed: Children whose mothers were diagnosed with hypothyroidism shortly before or during the early stages of pregnancy were 24% more likely to have ADHD [...]